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Job Purpose Assume responsibility for the life of the program with regards to budget, planning, scheduling, supplier, customer satisfaction, and direction of assigned resources from program kick-off through to a successful production launch (i.e. cradle to grave). Most projects are resourcing of suppliers for either cost savings or due to risk. Job Duties and Responsibilities *Develop, update and complete Open Issues Log, Timelines and Program Workbooks. Ensure supplier feasibility is completed. Also help coordinate Supplier Risk Assessments, Program Risk Management, Capacity Studies, Change Logs, Lessons Learned, Launch Status Reports and other tools, procedures and reports. *Ensure through the cross functional team that the product is designed to meet Dana's and the customer's requirements and mass production manufacturability. *Responsible for the on-time and on-budget completion of all customer and Dana required deliverables for the program. *Assist and ensure the proper specification and procurement of capital equipment, tooling, gauging, and test equipment. *Assist in coordination of quality documentation including the following: Process Flow diagrams, PFMEA's, DFMEA's, Control Plans, APQP checklists, and Work Instructions. *Verify with Dana experts that the product measurement systems are properly developed and executed. *Champion regular cross functional Product Launch Team (PLT) meetings to review the program schedule and assign resources to address any open issues. *Ensure that the adequate resources are assigned to all project tasks. Elevate deficiencies to the appropriate management staff. *Ensure all team members follow the Purchasing Department (SCMG), APQP, and Process Series Review (PSR) policies and that adequate information is transferred to the vendors so they may in turn quote the scope of the job(s) properly and accurately. *Identify program risks and establish suitable contingency plans with the team. *Identify non-conformances and problems and aid in facilitating the resolution of these for all programs as needed. *Work with other disciplines and departments to achieve business unit and Corporate goals and continual improvement of all processes as it pertains to program launch performance. Qualifications *Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or technical field. *3+ years' experience performing program coordination or program management within the automotive industry. *Purchasing experience helpful. *PMI Certification encouraged. *Ability to coordinate activities inter-company and with multiple departments such as Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Sales, etc. *Proficient in the use of MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint *Proficient in the understanding of Engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications. *Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. *Ability to travel as needed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.