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Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Tooling Integration Program Manager
Employee Type: MSP
Expected Weekly Hours: 40
Position Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the client’s business unit(s) with program management responsibilities for custom tooling integration delivered by a measurement, technology, and solutions (MTS) team. The position will work directly with end customers (internal and/or external) and vendors to fulfill tooling needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Customer Engagement
o Assist in developing tool concepts from which accurate vendor quotes & timelines are created
o Co-develop project plans including tooling requirements, project deliverables, schedules, and process documentation (as required) for customer review & approval
o Develop essential methods and processes (process flow diagrams, fluidic diagrams, etc.) required for tool builds including calibration strategies and standards for customers
o Review opportunities and submit recommendations to upgrade and/or cost reduce tooling including notifications of upcoming end of life tooling
- Vendor Engagement
o Review competing vendor quotations, and provide approval/denial recommendations to customers & MTS team
o Assess and communicate project status and issues in conjunction with tooling vendor to customer & MTS management
o Monitor and direct vendor tool builds and review & approve tool acceptance plans
o Respond to issues identified on delivered tools, and suggest or implement improvements as required
- Technical Project Support
o Act as point contact between MTS team and related vendors and project leads
o Oversee and participate in tool design reviews
o Maintain prioritized backlog of improvements and review in weekly team meetings
o Manage tool acceptance activities, including tool delivery, initial start-up, and validation plans for tools to meet defined requirements
o Ensure there is training documentation for customers (end-users) to operate, calibrate, and maintain the tool(s)
o Act as a 3rd tier troubleshooter for released tooling including software issues in collaboration with tooling software development teams
- Drive for continuous improvements
- Perform other duties as needed
Education and Credential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Management, or related field
- Eligible to work in the US without RLA sponsorship for employment visa status
Experience Requirements
- 5-8+ years of experience in a program manager/technical project manager role
- Worked on projects delivering custom electro-mechanical systems to customers
- Developed project plans and processes for low volume (engineering builds) and/or high volume (mass production builds) manufacturing environments
- Direct correspondence with customers and vendors, developing and maintaining relationships while managing changes in requirements vs expectations
- Worked on cross functional teams consisting of hardware/software/manufacturing engineers, and procurement & supply chain experts
- Managing customer facing documentation
- Use of Agile project and program management methodologies
Preferred experience
- Worked on custom test and measurement hardware systems
- Worked on tooling used for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) R&D
- Used Quality Systems, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and basic statistical data analysis on tooling design and process development and improvements
Skills Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
- High proficiency using productivity software such as M365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams and SharePoint)
- Ability to use agile/scrum project/program management principles and methodologies to consistently meet task deadlines, triage changing priorities, and track issues to resolution
- Ability to collaborate across diverse teams with a customer service mindset
Work Environment
- The position typically operates in a standard office environment and/or from employee’s home
- Be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
\nCompany Description
Founded in 2010 and based in Vancouver, WA, RLA Engineering is a premier engineering design firm. We partner with clients from start-ups to industry leaders across the U.S. to help bring great products to life. From concept to prototype, we provide test & measurement and product design solutions powered by deep technical expertise.
Company Description
Founded in 2010 and based in Vancouver, WA, RLA Engineering is a premier engineering design firm. We partner with clients from start-ups to industry leaders across the U.S. to help bring great products to life. From concept to prototype, we provide test & measurement and product design solutions powered by deep technical expertise.
Location and commute
Corvallis, OR .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3120109174.