Program Launch Manager

DBG is a full-service organization that is committed to providing our customers with exceptional quality, on time delivery and cost saving opportunities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate projects kick off upon receipt of purchase order / authorization and all applicable documentation.
• Adhere to work order system protocol to establish all required documentation.
• Ensure that contract review (QS-9000 4.3 procedure) meetings are held with all applicable production team members in the time frame allotted.
• Project timelines and all other documentation related to timing and receive sign off from production plant sponsors or customers.
• Work with all production plant cross functional teams to establish APQP requirements and lead successful launch of the program.
• Oversee all new tooling / equipment designs and ensure that all customer criteria and standards are met.
• Champion all design reviews required. (QS9000 4.4 procedure). Ensure that all meeting minutes and documentation is properly signed off and all counter measures and modifications are followed up.
• Sources of inspection fixtures and other required quality gauges. Follow up on build status and timely delivery as dictated by project timeline.
• Oversee all outsource tooling / equipment with the assistance of technical functional managers. Audit and monitor progress while ensuring all sub-suppliers adhere to DBG specifications.
• Project progress updates and reports as required by Department Manager or production plant sponsors and customer specific reporting as required.
• Establish project budget with all departments involved. Maintain and update accurately with given systems as required.
• Ensure all PPAP / approval documentation package is complete and delivered to appropriate customer contact on time.
• Project closure with all documentation adhering to ISO / QS 9000 / TS16949 procedures along with all required sign off and approved PPAP’s (if applicable)

TECHNICAL SUPPORT / CONSULTING RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.