Ian Darby

Programme Manager @Magna International

Programme Management - Series Production MAIN DUTIESDevelop the programme execution plan under the guidelines of the Advanced Product Quality and Planning (APQP) process. Define customer needs and expectations for assigned programs. Establish customer milestones from design to production readiness.(Production readiness is defined as developing parts capable of being manufactured by each department at the quoted performance parameters for material labor and overhead utilization.) Represent the internal manufacturing departments when working with the Account Manager, to meet or exceed customer expectations through resolving product related OEM issues. Create and maintain a master timeline that details internal and supplier execution deadlines required to meet customer milestones. Implement adequate scheduling to allow for tooling modifications to produce a quality product that will meet or exceed customer expectations for sample submission and prototype parts that are delivered on time. Maintain tooling costs within budget. Supports requests for quote packages to potential suppliers and complete a competitive analysis prior to awarding business. Use the Decostar Tooling Manual, engineering drawings and math data as a guideline for quoting. Participate in a cross-functional team for source selection after analysis of potential suppliers has been completed. Work with Product Engineer to ensure work orders and or purchase requisitions are generated. Ensure suppliers’ purchase orders are processed within budget and without delay.