Waltonen is actively seeking a Program Manager to join our team!
Job Responsibilities
- Report to the Independence Tooling Operations Manager.
- Monitor, direct, and control manufacturing programs. Lead in the areas of cost, schedule, and performance.
- Direct a focused program, including strategic planning, analyzing program activities, expenses, and profits, and establishing goals.
- Plan and direct a group of individuals, monitoring their work and taking corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure risks are properly managed and mitigated to avoid becoming issues. Risk management is critical to project success. Create a robust process for the identification, management, and mitigation of risk.
- The Program Manager must have strong practical experience in project management, gained by managing manufacturing-related projects.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques
- 2+ years experience with automotive and/or aerospace fixtures required
- Knowledge of machining, tool build, welding and CMM processes in regards to timing, milestones, and deadlines
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs
- Understanding of the wider objectives of the program
- The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
- Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
- Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in program management
- Requires strong leadership and people skills. As well as a strong management discipline and communication skills
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
- Strong negotiation skills
- Experience leading/following manufacturing projects
- Willingness to travel as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Estimating experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Program (FSAs)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Off-site company events
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or handicap
Life at Waltonen
Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Waltonen Engineering provides full service engineering and design services, turn key automated systems, system integration and personnel resource services. We provide superior engineering and design services for product development, manufacturing processes and equipment.
Our customers include major automotive manufacturers, tier one automotive suppliers, the defense industry, appliance and product manufacturers, as well as suppliers of robotic and automation equipment.
Waltonen's success is built on a cornerstone of long-standing relationships with our clients and employees.
Throughout Waltonen's history we have excelled in our ability to provide cost effective solutions for our clients.
Our commitment to our clients is only as good as our people, therefore Waltonen provides comprehensive training for all employees.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Equal Opportunity Employer2. Consideration of Qualified Applicants for All Positions Without Regard to Race, Color, Sex, Religion, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Weight, Height, or the Presence of a NonJob Related Medical Condition or Handicap.3. Benefits Including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Employer Matching 401K, Hybrid Work Schedule after 90 Days for Eligible Positions, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs), ShortTerm & Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Referral Program, Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs, Off-Site Company Events & Employee Luncheons.4. Offers Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Vacation and Holiday pay, Employer matching 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs), Short Term & LongTerm Disability insurance, Employee Referral Program, Off-site company events.5. Hybrid Work Schedule after 90 Days for Eligible Positions6. Tuition Reimbursement7. Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)8. ShortTerm & Long-Term Disability Insurance9. Employee Referral Program10. Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs11. OffSite Company Events & Employee Luncheons</s>
