Engineering Program Manager

Knape & Vogt is looking for an experienced Engineering Program Manager to join our industry-leading team!? Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You?

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What Will You Get To Do:

• Review customer requests, analyze capability of KV to meet the request, determine the target manufacturing location, select internal resources and drive action for a successful customer outcome
• Oversee and drive activities necessary as functional groups support the assigned projects
• Assist with the product definition, design, development, documentation, and approval to ensure the customer’s needs and requirements are being met
• Facilitate the activities needed to quote product to the customer in a timely fashion
• Ensure the product design is within the schedule, cost, and budget parameters and summarize for project leads
• Participate in the Design Validation Plan and Report (DVPR) and review the results
• Participate in solving technical issues associated with customer and product demands
• Define resources and timing commitments required to execute project goals
• Facilitate and lead internal and external meetings, update project milestones and critical tasks
• Work directly with AQE to ensure quality planning meets customer needs
• Identify and quickly address changing customer requirements with appropriate strategies
• Other duties as assigned

What Will You Bring:

• 5 years of proven experience in Engineering, Program Management, stakeholder management, and a demonstrated ability to produce and direct creative solutions from prototype to production. The desire and willingness to manage a team
• Metal forming, injection molding, assembly and understanding of associated costs
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field
• Computer Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, experience working with ERP systems, capable of using 3D CAD and project management software
• Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively; Ability to work and manage cross-functionally and cross-globally; Strong project management skillset. Understanding and use of standard project management tools and techniques.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information; Advanced presentation skills; Able to develop effective presentations and proposals to communicate with customers and other stakeholders.