Program Manager

Company Profile Dynacast Peterborough is known for its multi-slide technology, standard die casting with integrated automation, and IMA (Injected Metal Assembly) precision zinc manufacturing. IMA offers a unique process where precision tooling is combined with metal alloys and is used to join multiple components into a ready-to-use assembly with a single operation. Dynacast Peterborough is dedicated to designing, building, manufacturing, and delivering quality die cast components.

Below are additional details about what is offered at the Peterborough location:40 multi-slide proprietary zinc die casting machines ranging from 12 to 21 tons

Five multi-slide proprietary zinc die casting machines ranging from 70 to 200 tons Injected Metal Assembly (IMA) up to one ton Precision tool building with in-house capabilities

Design, prototyping, and modeling services

Wide range of finishing surfaces available including tumbling, polishing, shot blasting and thermal de-burring

Cosmetic or protective coating equipment either through certified suppliers or in-house

Wide range of secondary operations including CNC machining, tapping, reaming, and drilling

About the Role:

This is a multi-faceted role combining aspects of manufacturing engineering and program management, with a focus on Program APQP, Planning & Launch for production readiness. Operating in a cross-functional matrix environment with total responsibility for planning and monitoring program launches, this position will focus on timely and professional customer communication, contract review/acceptance, milestone planning, program budgets and cost control. This position is responsible for the successful transition of new programs into production and beyond to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

In addition, this position is responsible for partnering with other departments to develop/implement new processes, improve manufacturing cells and perform root cause analysis to solve complex technical issues and implement corrective action to support New launch Programs and current production mode programs.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities:

Create required APQP documentation for new programs;
Manage all aspects of assigned programs (new & existing) including: prototypes, pre-production samples, production start-up, customer launch, and monitoring assigned programs throughout production;

Drive program management through complete product lifecycle including all engineering changes to the specific program and report on program status on a regular basis;
Assist in solving complex technical issues to the determine root cause and recommend corrective action;
Act as the primary point of contact to the customer for assigned programs, ensuring timely and professional communication;

Provide support to engineering department on feasibility and prepare quotes for new and existing programs, when required;
Assist in developing schedules for assigned programs and ensure all departments are meeting timeline obligations;

Document and diagram processes and update/maintain SOP's;
Achieve facility targets and standards in safety, quality, delivery and cost;
Continuous improvement of process capability, process control and tooling performance;
Recommend development and improvement opportunities for manufacturing equipment and processes;

Investigate new and emerging technologies to improve quality and efficiency; and Develop & create program-specific Work Instructions.

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in mechanical or manufacturing engineering preferred;

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a hands on process development and/or program management role in the manufacturing industry;
Previous die cast/injection molding machine experience preferred;

Intermediate to advanced level computer…