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thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components Danville · 19 hours ago

Program Engineer

Danville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$83K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is a leading partner in the automotive industry for drivetrain technologies. The Program Engineer will lead and coordinate all efforts related to assigned projects, ensuring successful execution from project handover to End of Production (EOP).

Automotive

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies. Report hazards and wear required PPE

Perform other duties as assigned, supporting project and organizational goals

Stop processes to correct quality, safety, or environmental issues. Notify supervisors when processes are non-compliant

Assume responsibility for project handover from Program Management and ensure all milestones are met

Lead cross-functional project teams, including department managers, engineers, and OEM representatives

Champion the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and maintain records

Implement all customer and specific program requirements

Act as the primary contact from project handover through End of Production (EOP)

Monitor program budget and product costs. Lead cost optimization projects

Report program status to management, providing updates on progress and issues

Support supplier development, conduct evaluations, and perform cost calculations

Manage design, process, and cost reduction changes to ensure smooth implementation

Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project scope. Changes, including design, process, cost reductions

Manage the feasibility of building products, oversee material stock and supply base, communicate customer demands and manage the complete processing of products

Qualification

APQP processesProject ManagementERP/MRP softwareProduct Lifecycle ManagementMicrosoft ProjectMathematical conceptsContinuous ImprovementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required and experience using AIAG automotive standards and APQP processes

2 years of experience in Project Management

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge and experience with ERP/MRP software, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and Microsoft Office

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables