Appearance Program Manager

The Appearance Program Manager (APM) is the conduit between the Design Office, Craftsmanship Studio, Engineering, and the Vehicle Program Team for management of Interior and Exterior appearance parts. The APM monitors materials and parts through Appearance Technical Approval Report, facilitates removal of internal and external roadblocks, evaluates risk, and presents overall status reports to high level management on a regular basis. The APM is in frequent contact with external part suppliers and texture houses to ensure timely appearance approval. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Monitor ATAR process from tool kickoff through commercial approval, resolve issues, and remove roadblocks in accordance with company metrics.
2. Respond to program investigation bulletins with feasibility and timing related to color and material changes.
3. Monitor Color & Material mastering and facilitate communication between stakeholders.
4. Create and maintain a vehicle program database to document and track ATAR status.
5. Prepare and present materials to communicate ATAR plans, status, and next steps.
6. Provide weekly updates to internal and global stakeholders.
7. Co-chair with Craftsmanship Specialist, “Zone” meetings to communicate vehicle program appearance requirements, timing, ATAR Process and discuss open issues with External Suppliers and Supplier Quality.
8. Schedule and conduct Vehicle Harmony Reviews in conjunction with the Craftsmanship Specialist at pre-series (PS) build and launch to evaluate overall color and surface harmony.
9. Follow up with suppliers and resolve appearance issues in order to achieve commercial vehicle status by Job 1 Launch.
10. Must be able to manage themselves as this requires a lot of independent work.
11. Must be able to take ownership of their work.
12. Must have a good methodology for planning.

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.
2. A Minimum of 2 years in Product Engineering and/or Program Management.
3. Experience interfacing with cross functional teams.
4. Strong communication skills with all levels.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project.
6. Creative skills and knowledge of color and materials a plus.
7. MUST LIVE in Ontario. Open to candidates outside of Windsor. Please have them identify where they live in Ontario on their resume.
8. 100% remote but some good opportunities to travel to US for in person meetings every once in a while.