Launch Engineer
BorgWarner
Program Manager
Manage the development and launch of programs with the customer, focusing on having an assertive outlook for the launch of new products, being vigilant in containing and reducing costs throughout the life of the product and maintaining a level of comprehensive communication with all areas.
Works with all levels of the organization to build a business case for a program and gain commitment from department leaders, allowing necessary resources to be allocated.
Interacts with customer teams to help develop and lead programs, focused on meeting customer demands.
Achieves financial results from program approval.
Develops programs from conception to operation and release to production.
Manages quotes for new projects, integrating different departments to ensure feasibility and awarding of programs.
Manages APQP process complying with cost, timing, and deliverables on a IATF 16949 environment.
Manages customer expectations regarding quality, timing, and performance for assigned programs.
Ensures that internal and external documentation requirements are met.
Creates and manages program timelines to meet critical milestones.
Directs, coordinates, executes and leads the launch of new programs for the company.
Develops customer relationships so that the experience of new product launches contributes to the award of new business.
Coordinates and leads the implementation of Engineering changes.
Performs on time layered process audits of their work areas or for those established by the layered audit coordinator.