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Mercury Marine · 2 months ago

Supplier Quality Engineering Program Manager

Fond du Lac, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $161K/yr

5+ years exp

Mercury Marine, a leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineering Program Manager to enhance their product development process. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing project schedules, and ensuring product quality through strategic initiatives and risk management.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will develop, lead, and drive the project schedule and monitor/report progress on all key performance metrics (schedule, scope, cost, tooling, and risk) regularly

This position is an integral part of the larger Product Management team and works in alignment with the Procurement Program Manager

Work collaboratively across multiple functional groups within Mercury Marine– with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Service, Marketing, Category, and more

Approach your program with an ownership mentality, including in governance, KPI, and presentations to senior leadership, while maintaining Mercury’s consensus-based culture

Whenever exceptions arise, you will be called upon to assess risk, manage critical decision inputs & dates, generate & execute backup plans, and communicate status and program implications

Ability to manage multiple programs from small to large scope

Collaborate across multiple plants to engage stakeholders if needed

Coordinate program review with supplier quality Managers and engineers on a monthly basis

Perform risk management analysis to mitigate risks

Manage the stage gate system of Mercury (HPPD) and APQP

Judgment: Adopts a strategic, analytical, and carefully weighted decision-making process in the evaluations of alternative scenarios

Is a keen listener, provides challenging/stretch assignments, encourages development, confronts and deals with performance issues effectively and delegates tasks effectively in order to develop others

Develop a reporting system to show program performance to senior leadership

Possesses a can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond

Ability to lead and train others

Occasional day and/or overnight travel, up to 20%, domestic and international. This role may also require occasional calls outside of normal business hours to support global operations and supplier coordination

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalysisAPQPProject ManagementMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMicrosoft ExcelPower BIChange ManagementAgilityCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTime ManagementDecision MakingInterpersonal SkillsCreative ThinkingOrganizational SkillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree

Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in project/program management are required

Supply Chain management experience is required

Proven success in project management and cross-functional team leadership

Strong data analysis abilities and software skills, including Microsoft Excel and Power BI; proficient with Word, PowerPoint, and Project

Proficient with engineering prints and specifications, APQP, and PPAP processes

Excellent time management and organization skills; able to manage multiple ongoing projects and adapt to changing business needs

Positive attitude, ethics, and international values to promote a healthy, diverse, high-performance culture

Possess strong communication skills, including written and verbal, as well as interpersonal skills

Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions

Passionate problem solver and creative thinker with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback

Dynamic and agile: Ability to think in a creative and strategic way but are adept at delivering operationally to ensure tasks are followed through to completion

Ability to work efficiently and flexibly to deliver results

Strong decision-making and prioritization skills, especially when multiple trade-offs are involved and faster decisions are required

Change Management: Ability to adapt to change, anticipate future needs, is flexible, overcome resistance to change, and demonstrate managerial courage

Problem Solving: Is able to understand and evaluate complex issues and devise and implement successful solutions

Results oriented, can see hidden problems, takes a logical approach and probes fruitful sources for answers

Open-minded and transparent

Decision Making: Uses critical thinking skills, has a track record of making high-quality decisions, does not hesitate when making decisions, is confident, and is action-oriented

Develop a reporting system to show program performance to senior leadership

Possesses a can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond

Ability to lead and train others