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Job Title: Senior Program Manager
Location: Fairfield NJ
Area Code: 973, 862
Zip Code: 07936
Start Date: ASAP
Keywords: #Manufacturing, #ProgramManager, #MedicalDevices
A Senior Program Manager job in Fairfield, NJ is currently accepting applications. This is a direct-hire position with our key manufacturing client. In this role, you will be responsible to represent the customer in order to ensure that the customer's expectations are clearly understood and being met. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of a B.S. Degree along with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
Senior Program Manager Responsibilities:
* Represent the customer in order to ensure that the customer's expectations are clearly understood and being met.
* Provide leadership to technical teams responsible for successful launch of multiple complex programs.
* Service and grow our program base within the Medical / Life Science Industry (Technical Sales)
* Responsible for overseeing the coordination and on-time/in-budget completion of all projects which may involve some or all of the following technologies: progressive stamping, insert molding, factory automation and other related tooling/processes. Oversee all aspects of programs beginning at customer order through to successful transfer to Manufacturing.
* Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including completion of related documentation, including but not limited to: DOE"s, FMEA"s, Process Flowcharts, Control Plans, Capability Studies and Gage R&R"s.
* Ability to participate in product design (R&D) meetings with Medical Customers in relationship with Weiss-Aug Manufacturing technologies.
* Oversee the creation and distribution of project schedules. Ensure that project milestones and deadlines are met including assignment of responsibilities, monitor progress and report status to management/customer.
* Facilitate Tooling Kickoff, Specification Review, Design Review and Lessons Learned (Post Mortem) Meetings.
* Oversee the development and input of initial BOM and detailed Routing
* Oversee the initiation and/or coordination of the change control process (ECO) relating to Engineering documentation.
* Jointly responsible for successful transfer of tooling to Manufacturing along with Toolroom and Design Engineering functions.
* Oversee the selection and management of key suppliers as required by project. Oversee the completion of requisitions for approval by management for purchased tooling or other product or services. Interface with outside suppliers to ensure they provide product or services on-time and to specifications.
* Assist in determining needs for additional personnel and/or training in order to meet program needs.
* Identify and facilitate new and/or special equipment needs along with Manufacturing Engineering.
* Manage program risks by considering tradeoffs between time, cost, customer needs and product and manufacturing physics.
* Interface with customer on technical and schedule-related issues. Ensure program progress is communicated to customer at regular intervals.
* Mediate conflicts between departments. Forge compromise and consensus between team members.
* Assist in identifying areas for continued improvement and opportunities to gain organizational knowledge.
* Participate in customer, internal and registrar quality system audits.
* Support Sales and New Product Development Teams. May assist in identifying potential leads and opportunities.
Senior Program Manager Requirements:
* Minimum of 10 yrs experience manufacturing and/or product design (R&D) environment. Experience in medical device/life science industry required.
* Experience with product design, program/project management, and understanding of tight-tolerance manufactured products is required.
* Requires a 4-yr engineering, technical or management degree or substitute experience; graduate degree in engineering, technical or management discipline is preferred.
* Ability to read blueprints and other technical documents. Understanding of ANSI/ISO drawing standards and GD&T dimensioning preferable.
* Ability to use SolidWorks for product/tooling design preferable.
* Knowledge of quality inspection tools and methods preferable. Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methods also preferable.
* Knowledge of GMP/ISO Quality Systems required.
* Knowledge of TQM, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles preferable.
* Knowledge of progressive metal stamping and/or insert molding processes desirable.
If you are interested in this Senior Program Manager job in Fairfield, NJ, please apply via the 'apply now' link provided.
Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com.
Location: Fairfield NJ
Area Code: 973, 862
Zip Code: 07936
Start Date: ASAP
Keywords: #Manufacturing, #ProgramManager, #MedicalDevices
A Senior Program Manager job in Fairfield, NJ is currently accepting applications. This is a direct-hire position with our key manufacturing client. In this role, you will be responsible to represent the customer in order to ensure that the customer's expectations are clearly understood and being met. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of a B.S. Degree along with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
Senior Program Manager Responsibilities:
* Represent the customer in order to ensure that the customer's expectations are clearly understood and being met.
* Provide leadership to technical teams responsible for successful launch of multiple complex programs.
* Service and grow our program base within the Medical / Life Science Industry (Technical Sales)
* Responsible for overseeing the coordination and on-time/in-budget completion of all projects which may involve some or all of the following technologies: progressive stamping, insert molding, factory automation and other related tooling/processes. Oversee all aspects of programs beginning at customer order through to successful transfer to Manufacturing.
* Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including completion of related documentation, including but not limited to: DOE"s, FMEA"s, Process Flowcharts, Control Plans, Capability Studies and Gage R&R"s.
* Ability to participate in product design (R&D) meetings with Medical Customers in relationship with Weiss-Aug Manufacturing technologies.
* Oversee the creation and distribution of project schedules. Ensure that project milestones and deadlines are met including assignment of responsibilities, monitor progress and report status to management/customer.
* Facilitate Tooling Kickoff, Specification Review, Design Review and Lessons Learned (Post Mortem) Meetings.
* Oversee the development and input of initial BOM and detailed Routing
* Oversee the initiation and/or coordination of the change control process (ECO) relating to Engineering documentation.
* Jointly responsible for successful transfer of tooling to Manufacturing along with Toolroom and Design Engineering functions.
* Oversee the selection and management of key suppliers as required by project. Oversee the completion of requisitions for approval by management for purchased tooling or other product or services. Interface with outside suppliers to ensure they provide product or services on-time and to specifications.
* Assist in determining needs for additional personnel and/or training in order to meet program needs.
* Identify and facilitate new and/or special equipment needs along with Manufacturing Engineering.
* Manage program risks by considering tradeoffs between time, cost, customer needs and product and manufacturing physics.
* Interface with customer on technical and schedule-related issues. Ensure program progress is communicated to customer at regular intervals.
* Mediate conflicts between departments. Forge compromise and consensus between team members.
* Assist in identifying areas for continued improvement and opportunities to gain organizational knowledge.
* Participate in customer, internal and registrar quality system audits.
* Support Sales and New Product Development Teams. May assist in identifying potential leads and opportunities.
Senior Program Manager Requirements:
* Minimum of 10 yrs experience manufacturing and/or product design (R&D) environment. Experience in medical device/life science industry required.
* Experience with product design, program/project management, and understanding of tight-tolerance manufactured products is required.
* Requires a 4-yr engineering, technical or management degree or substitute experience; graduate degree in engineering, technical or management discipline is preferred.
* Ability to read blueprints and other technical documents. Understanding of ANSI/ISO drawing standards and GD&T dimensioning preferable.
* Ability to use SolidWorks for product/tooling design preferable.
* Knowledge of quality inspection tools and methods preferable. Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methods also preferable.
* Knowledge of GMP/ISO Quality Systems required.
* Knowledge of TQM, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles preferable.
* Knowledge of progressive metal stamping and/or insert molding processes desirable.
If you are interested in this Senior Program Manager job in Fairfield, NJ, please apply via the 'apply now' link provided.
Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com.
