Program Manager

Company Overview

Coplas Inc., an affiliate of Tiercon Corp., is an automotive supplier committed to the design, manufacture and assembly of quality exterior trim and assembled systems used as original equipment in the automotive market. Headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, Coplas employs approximately 50 employees. Coplas is seeking knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced and hardworking individuals interested in the automotive industry as a Program Manager.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Program Manager would develop and maintain programs from inception through to production. To be familiar with and practice and promote all aspects of the ISO
9001:2015 and IATF 16949 Quality System and Health & Safety policies.

• Manage programs (New and Revised) from Customer Business Award to Successful Production Sign off of Launch
• Assemble and Lead APQP team to ensure launch is completed on time, on budget and all Customer and Coplas Requirements are met
• Co-ordinate and Ensure the preparation of prototype/production sample submission
• Co-ordinate and Ensure through Quality resources that all required dimensional, appearance and laboratory data is properly submitted on a timely basis
• Co-ordinate and Ensure production readiness through Engineering resources on team for facility changes, equipment installations, packaging
• Create and Maintain the program APQP binder and orderly filing of engineering drawings, specifications, change notices and project history
• Participate in design and readiness reviews with the customer and support Assembly plants during build events and during launch
• Manage Sub-Suppliers during launch with help of purchasing and quality
• Manage tooling suppliers including costing, tool designs, builds, trials and production sign off
• After Launch support program through Engineering Changes
• Prepare cost reduction proposals
• Review programs for continuous improvement
• Root cause all verbal and written customer concerns during launch
• Participate in costing of new programs
• Provide supplier performance information to the Purchasing group
• Visit customer and supplier locations
• Other duties as assigned
• ISO
  9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 duties as required

• University Engineering Degree or College Diploma;
  Mechanical, Chemical or equivalent
• APQP Process, Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Office, CAD), Root Cause Analysis, Complex Mathematics, Leadership, Self Motivated, Decision Making, GD&T.
• Training, Supervision, Communication, Performance & Department Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Utilize Computer Programs to support activities, Strong Mechanical Assembly, Dimensional, Experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in plastics/painting/assembly automotive production environment in engineering role. Minimum 2 years in launch engineering role.

Our continued growth provides a work environment that encourages continuous learning, training and opportunities for career development.

Coplas Inc. is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. At Coplas we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Coplas welcomes and encourages applications from everyone including persons with disabilities. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, Coplas will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant's disability-related needs.

Please contact Tiercon Human Resources at

Chosen candidates must undergo a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.