Project and Advanced Quality Specialist

Manage, monitor and analyze key tasks, activities and cost through the multiple phases of the program as directed by Senior PM or Principal / Chief PM for smaller projects

· Outline timing, monitor and report (monthly) all activities (internal and external) on a division program / project with respect to:

- Total program costs/budgets

- Open issues (total program - departmental and supplier) of a divisional program

- Meeting reports

- Suppliers

- Coordination of cross-functional team responsibilities (internally and externally) for divisional program issues.

· Drive APQP disciplines within organization

· Lead, participate and approve Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) timing (Phased PPAP)

· Ensures all APQP requirements are known/tracked/adhered to using planned milestones

· Leads Plant trials for Engineering changes, Tool Moves and New Program Launches

· Lead Launch and Warranty issue resolution in problem solving for applicable customer quality concerns. (Customer Specific Reports: 8D, 7 Steps, 5 Phases, Is/Is, 6 Panels, etc.)

· Prepare and complete Control Plans

· Develop Product Validation (PV) Plan (Schedule) including reliability and confidence (R&C) requirements in accordance with Program timing

· Develop, implement and supervise Launch Containment System

· Participate in Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) review and team sign off

· Adhere to all Product Delivery Process (PDP), Program Planning requirements and expectations

· Establish Supplier PPAP timing and review/approve on time prior to Product Validation requirements

· Co-ordinate checking fixtures supply (design, manufacturing, Gage R&R, Instructions, Training)

· Timely Test Incident Report (TIR) response and resolution, out of Evaluation phase within 48 hours

· Lead TIR investigation for quality related issues, prepare 8D report and ensure timely closure of issue

· Establish and develop the Cross Functional Teams as needed for projects

· Lead CFT and hold team members accountable to timelines, budget, etc.

· Meet or exceed budget and improve contribution margin

· Obtain and present divisional metrics that are related to the specified program to the Principal / Chief Program Manager / Senior Program Manager

· Utilize Company and Customer Timing Plans, Time/resource Activity Plans, Program Open Issues Lists, PDP and Meeting Reports to control the activities of all resources assigned to Division Program.

· Provide guidance to Management in all Program related decisions.

· Maintain a confidential and professional demeanor at all times.

· Work in a safe manner at all times including the use of PPE.

· Abide by company rules and policies as set out in the Employee Handbook.

· Meet all customer commitments and all customer milestones

· Obtain proficiency in TCAS

· Conduct all necessary Launch Readiness Reviews if required

· Perform other duties as required

H&S Responsibilities:

• Follows and implements the duties include those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Sec. 25 -duties of the employer, Sec. 26 -additional duties of the employer, Sec 27- duties of a supervisor, Sec. 28 - duties of a worker
• Demonstrates leadership and commitment with respect to the EHS management system by following guidelines under ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 section 5.1
• Follow WI 0644 Internal external communications plan for role specific authorities and responsibilities under the management system
• Seeks out and corrects unsafe acts and hazardous conditions, ensuring all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensures adherence to established quality, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Reviews and adheres to all health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, policies and procedures.
• Responds immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects, incidents or non-compliance issues.
• Communicate responsibilities and authorities relevant to the EHS management system to workers
• Understands and upholds the principals of Bill 168 which prohibit domestic violence, workplace violence, and workplace harassment
• Attends Environmental, Health and Safety training and promote continual improvement