Program Management Launch Specialist

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We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

· Supports launch leader with vehicle build coordination.

· Works with the Program Team and customer to develop the Bill of Materials.

· Tracks engineering changes and highlights any impacts to quality and delivery during program development.

· Inputs, tracks, and prepares for major milestones following the Autokiniton Launch Process (ALP).

· Reviews build requirements and planning schedules from customers.

· Identifies roadblocks and concerns early allowing for adequate escalation/resolution.

· Develops supporting documentation/templates for the Program Management team in support of launch gate reviews.

· Champions new job announcements and engineering change notifications.

· Coordinates and validates engineering design levels for each vehicle build.

· Coordinates CAD activities related to projects.

· Manages part logistics from manufacturing location to customer locations.

· Coordinates part receiving, shipping, labeling, and tagging during launch.

· Performs inspections, audits, and measurements to validate design levels.

· Sorts and reworks parts, as necessary.

· Supports die and assembly pre-production runs at vendors and plants.

· Tracks, checks and cycle counts inventory, as necessary.

· Monitors container inventory to ensure adequate supply for launch.

· Maintains program timing by working closely with the Program Team (Program Manager, Die Engineer, Assembly Engineer & Prototype Engineer).

· Attends program meetings to report on release and delivery status of parts.

· Contributes to other launch projects as needed by the Program Team

This full-time role is a part of our Program Management team and reports to the Program Manager Lead.

Required experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related experience preferred.

· Minimum 1 year experience in an automotive/manufacturing environment with engineering aptitude preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effective organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Detailed understating of Program Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Ability to open and review CAD data.
• Strong problem resolution skills.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing locations.

Working conditions:

· We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our New Boston, Michigan facility offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

· Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

· Willow Metro Park

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Knowledge of basic methods and procedures and complex methods for coordinating and scheduling clinical care via telehealth, where the patient and provider are not located in the same place.
• Thorough knowledge of the variations in anatomy.
• Knowledge of telehealth technologies appropriate for each type of visit and how to troubleshoot technical issues that may arise with the technology.
• Minimum of two (2) years of current clinical experience working in a similar environment. (Outpatient clinical and/or other hospital experience preferred).
• Ability to follow orders and works under close supervision, while demonstrating initiative and independence.
• Ability to provide educational material to patients and/or families regarding proper health care activities, such as giving injections, taking blood pressures, etc.
• Knowledge of the concepts of customer service technique related to population.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of computer functions and electronic medical records.
• Must have exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.