JOB SUMMARY:   This position is responsible for one or more Product Program(s) from ideation to launch.  The Program Launch Manager leads the Launch/ APQP efforts and will work with other departments, team members and suppliers in accordance with Company procedures. The PLM must assure customer program milestones are met per program timing, as well as all deliverables as outlined within the Launch Process / APQP. JOB DUTIES: Lead all aspects of product programs through the program management process. Lead the APQP Process. Prepares Product Launch Timelines. Coordinates sample development and delivery. Leads multi-department cost/planning review Meetings. Provides liaison between customer and manufacturing plant. Works with engineers, designers, purchasing and suppliers on changes and adjustments to Product/ Process. Consults with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments to discuss and corrective actions and resolve issues. Develops launch budget. Ensures launch costs are within budget. Assures disciplined change management of engineering and commercial changes. Assures that all APQP records remain up to date. Ensures customer milestones are completed on time. Evaluates and improves company's program management processes. Supports the Cost Savings / VA VE efforts. Ensures financial budgets are followed. Other duties as assigned by management. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ME or IE) required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Program Management. PMP certification. Strong cut, sew, foam, wrapping and assembly cost estimating background in the soft interior trim automotive industry. Strong understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Standardized Work. Strong CAD capabilities to analyze modify CATIA, NX, STP models. Knowledgeable of PPAP requirements. Ability to coach individuals to follow established procedures. Experience with part approval with the OEMS and Tier 1 customers (AAR, Construction, Validation, etc.) Excellent communication skills. Organized and detail-oriented. Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) preferred.

Announcement: ODOT17-0046oc Area Manager – Metro East – Principal Executive/Manager F Highway Division – Region 1 Portland Are you a leaderwho is energized by thinking about the future of transportation in the Portland metro area? Are you looking for an opportunity to help shape transportation in the region? This may be the role for you! ODOT Region 1 has an opening for an area manager (AM) in Portland. The AM is the central figure in managing and leading the complete life cycles of transportation projects. This includes: Providing oversight and direction for transportation related projects ns, from funding approval to construction completion Supervising and mentoring construction project managers, project leaders, and consultant project managers who themselves supervise or lead teams of technical and/or engineering staff. Ensuring that we maintain appropriate communication and collaboration internally and externally throughout the selection, development, and construction of projects within the area. As the person with overall accountability for keeping projects on track and moving forward, the AM ensures that issues are worked quickly and completely to resolution and that the appropriate technical and engineering decision­ makers are involved in the process. This position is key to determining policies and procedures, program priorities, and the use of resources that are required to carry out the goals and objectives mandated by law and the priorities determined by the Legislature, governor, ODOT director and Oregon Transportation Commission. We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity. Additional Details: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 7:30am, but we may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after the first screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying. The successful candidate will become part of the state's management team. Duties & Responsibilities   Ensure design and construction of assigned projects is delivered within approved scope, schedule, and budget. Determine priorities within the area's project development and construction programs. Ensure contract administration and management duties are completed appropriately for all state, federal, and local agency Oregon Transportation Commission contracts within their area. Review time adjustments, cost overruns, change orders for authorized items, contractor claims, and personal service contracts for approval.. Recruit, select, supervise, mentor, and coach construction project managers, consultant project managers, project leaders, and administrative staff. Identify planning and maintenance issues within the area that require integration into projects. Serve in a lead role to assist the Region Project Delivery manager in developing strategies that coordinate various project delivery efforts, ensure consistency among products, and mitigate organizational risks. Collaborate with the Region Project Delivery manager to ensure that appropriate transitions occur between planning, project development, design and construction, and maintenance occur smoothly. Ensure design and construction project teams are staffed. Direct the preparation and administration of the biennial and annual budget requests for the agency within respective area. Develop annual business plans and coordinate contracts. Represent ODOT on various teams, commissions, and other stakeholder groups. Serve as the primary external contact for ODOT within area. Establish and support the business line strategic direction. Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills Minimum Qualifications Four (4) years  of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) Development of program rules and policies. b) Development of long- and short-range goals and plans. c) Program evaluation. AND d) Budget preparation. OR Three (3) years  of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) Development of program rules and policies. b) Development of long- and short-range goals and plans. c) Program evaluation. AND d) Budget preparation,  AND  45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management. In the work history section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.   Special Qualifications: Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).   Preferred Attributes: We may show preference to candidates whose application materials demonstrate the following. The items on this list along with our essay-style supplemental questions will be the criteria we use to determine who to interview.  Experience and ability to manage and oversee the design and construction of transportation related projects. Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, local jurisdictions, other government agencies, and elected officials. Ability to mentor staff in the areas of supervision, contracting, delivery and construction of transportation related projects. Ability to oversee several complex projects/issues at the same time and resolve conflicts between stakeholders with different perspectives.   Working Conditions: Primarily an office environment with extensive and varied use of a personal computer. Long hours may be required, including some evening meetings. Workload has competing demands, tight time schedules, ongoing community involvement commitments, and simultaneous projects with overlapping deadlines. Requires frequent contact with elected and local officials, various media, stakeholders with competing demands/agendas, and the public in conditions that may be stressful, emotionally charged, or hostile. Periodic work outdoors at project sites is required with potential exposure to hazards of traffic, construction equipment, and working in inclement weather conditions. At project sites, may need to walk on rough terrain and stoop or bend around structures or equipment.  May be required to work 20 feet or more above ground/water. Regular travel within the area and region is expected, and at least monthly statewide travel is required. As requested, make presentations to and leads discussions with the highest-level decision bodies. Often these are situations where there are very diverse opinions and some of the issues are very complex and controversial.  Additional Information Application Instructions: We appreciate your interest in this position. To apply, please submit a resume as described below and answer our supplemental questions. Note that we have disabled several sections of the electronic application. Because of the volume of applications we receive, we do not review attachments we do not ask for. Please do not attach a cover letter.  Resume: In your resume, you must clearly describe how you meet the qualifications for this position as listed above and include a list of verifiable employers and dates of employment. Please include levels of authority and responsibilities. Please title your resume using this format, "[last name]_ODOT17_0046oc_Resume." Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.   Pre-employment Checks: We will conduct criminal background checks on final candidates including current ODOT employees. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS, and/or education verification as required for the position.   Veteran's Points : Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. To receive preference, veterans must attach appropriate documentation as outlined by the Department of Administrative Services at the following website:  Veterans Resources.  Please title your DD214 like this, "[Your Last Name] DD214" and your disability letter "[Your Last Name] Disability Letter." Veterans may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666. Note: DD214 member 1 copies do not contain character of service and cannot be used to verify veterans' preference eligibility. Please attach DD214 member 2 or 4.   Questions and Application Support: For questions about the job announcement, call 503-373-1639. For technical help with your login or online application issues, call 1-855-524-5627 from 6:30a to 5:30p PT M-F by leaving a voicemail. It may take up to 24 hrs to receive a response. If you do not receive a response after 24 hours, you can email Technical Support at support@governmentjobs.com .    We encourage you to print and/or save a PDF copy of your application.   Human Resources/Recruitment, MS12 355 Capitol St NE Salem OR 97301-3871 Fax 503-986-3895  ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700 or through Oregon Relay Service at 7-1-1. ODOT does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Questions: 1-877-336-6368 (EEO-ODOT) or through Oregon Relay Service at 7-1-1. ODOT is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is our policy not to discriminate against any qualified employment applicant because of a disability. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting the Employee Civil Rights & Diversity Manager at 1-877-336-6368 (EEO-ODOT) ODOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by State or Federal laws.  For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, contact the Employee Civil Rights & Diversity Manager at 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). #LI-POST

Announcement: ODOT17-0045oc Roadway Design Lead – Professional Engineer 2 Highway Division – Region 1 Technical Center Portland   Our Region 1 Technical Center in Portland is recruiting for a professional engineer to act as a lead worker in the Roadway Design Unit. This person is the senior design expert on roadway design teams and provides design consulting and mentoring from preliminary engineering to final design for highly complex urban highway construction projects. Some of the key responsibilities are: Lead roadway design team toward development of transportation projects, ensuring that project decisions are clearly documented and that project plans and specifications provide a readily constructible project. Provide guidance and mentorship for emerging engineers. Acting as the assistant Roadway Unit manager, performing the roadway manager's duties as directed in the roadway manager's absence. Providing technical opinion and expertise to region, city, county, and consultant personnel. We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.   Additional Details: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for Monday, August 14, 2017 at 7:30am, but we may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after the first screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying. This position is represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE). Duties & Responsibilities Independently design and prepare roadway portion of plans, specifications, estimate (PS&E) for most difficult projects. Mentor, develop and direct emerging transportation engineers. Provide guidance to designers and drafters toward PS&E  preparation. Develop and prepare design exceptions. Provide technical support and review for consultant developed projects on complex issues involving intricate designs considering operations, maintenance, specialized engineering disciplines, and constructability. Coordinate with other lead workers to assist Roadway discipline manager in workload and staff resource balancing. Coordinate with other technical disciplines towards project delivery. Represent agency on professional committees, task forces, and focus groups with other state and local agencies. Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills Minimum Qualifications: A valid professional engineer's (PE) license in civil, structural, or transportation-related engineering and three (3) years of journey level professional engineer experience.   Note: If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain comity within six months of hire.   Special Qualifications: Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).   Preferred Attributes: We may show preference to candidates whose application materials demonstrate the following. Significant experience in roadway project engineering on public infrastructure projects. Experience in administering public contracts. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Experience in construction engineering. Experience in public presentations (city council meetings, public information meetings, etc.)   Working Conditions: Indoor office work at a desk or computer. Travel required within the state. Some evening meetings required. Heavy workload requires getting plans prepared to meet deadlines while ensuring that projects are properly designed. May encounter hostile or emotionally charged individuals. Occasional work outdoors at project sites. Potential exposure to extreme hazards of traffic, construction equipment, inclement weather conditions, plants, insects, and animals. At project sites, may need to walk on rough terrain and stoop or bend around structures or equipment. May be required to work 20 feet or more above ground/water. Additional Information Application Instructions: We appreciate your interest in this position. To apply, please submit a resume as described below and answer our supplemental questions. Note that we have disabled several sections of the electronic application. Because of the volume of applications we receive, we do not review attachments we do not ask for. Please do not attach a cover letter. Resume: In your resume, you must clearly describe how you meet the qualifications for this position as listed above and include a list of verifiable employers and dates of employment. Please title your resume using this format, "[last name]_ODOT17_0045oc_Resume." Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a resume as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider i ncomplete or late applications.   Pre-employment Checks: We will conduct criminal background checks on final candidates who are not current ODOT employees. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS, and/or education verification as required for the position.   Veteran's Points : Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. To receive preference, veterans must attach appropriate documentation as outlined by the Department of Administrative Services at the following website:  Veterans Resources.  Please title your DD214 like this, "[Your Last Name] DD214" and your disability letter "[Your Last Name] Disability Letter." Veterans may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666. Note: DD214 member 1 copies do not contain character of service and cannot be used to verify veterans' preference eligibility. Please attach DD214 member 2 or 4.   Questions and Application Support: For questions about the job announcement, call 503-373-1639. For technical help with your login or online application issues, call 1-855-524-5627 from 6:30a to 5:30p PT M-F by leaving a voicemail. It may take up to 24 hrs to receive a response. If you do not receive a response after 24 hours, you can email Technical Support at support@governmentjobs.com .    We encourage you to print and/or save a PDF copy of your application.   Human Resources/Recruitment, MS12 355 Capitol St NE Salem OR 97301-3871 Fax 503-986-3895   ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700 or through Oregon Relay Service at 7-1-1. ODOT does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Questions: 1-877-336-6368 (EEO-ODOT) or through Oregon Relay Service at 7-1-1. ODOT is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is our policy not to discriminate against any qualified employment applicant because of a disability. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting the Employee Civil Rights & Diversity Manager at 1-877-336-6368 (EEO-ODOT) ODOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by State or Federal laws.  For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, contact the Employee Civil Rights & Diversity Manager at 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). #LI-POST

Since 1922, NCCI has been committed to fostering a healthy workers compensation system. We are the nation’s trusted source for accurate, objective workers compensation information. Learn about how you can contribute to our company’s success in the following position: Territory currently includes the following states: OR, ID, MT, NV & WA. Position will be based in Portland, OR office or home-based in one of the territorial states.   This position requires up to 60% travel. A Motor Vehicle Record Check is required. Job Purpose: Plans, coordinates, and implements state regulatory strategies for NCCI initiatives, programs, item filings, loss costs, assigned risk rates, and legislative initiatives that require governmental interface and approval. Prepares documents required by governmental agencies in order to obtain necessary approval for regulated products.   Coordinates all related governmental interactions and compliance activities within the organization to support regulatory, rate, and reform initiatives Major Duties: Responsible for developing, managing, supporting and maintaining the relationships with key industry and regulatory contacts. Defines, implements, and manages NCCI state relations strategies in assigned states.   Facilitates and conducts State Advisory Forums. Responsible for filings and securing approval of NCCI initiatives, programs, loss costs, assigned risk rates, and item filings in order to ensure a fair and fiscally sound workers compensation system. Provides support for legislative initiatives and processes.  Represents NCCI by testifying where necessary.  Coordinates activities and projects as assigned. Required Education, Experience & Skills: Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of workers compensation, government affairs, or insurance experience•Comprehensive knowledge of worker’s compensation rules, laws and principles. Ability to negotiate and resolve issues and conflicts. Ability to recognize potential problems and communicate with internal and external contacts. Excellent oral and written communication skills; along with the ability to effectively write documents, as well as, the ability to conduct public presentations.  Ability to travel extensively.•Ability to form positive working relationships. Proficiency with technology including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and database structures. Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: CPCU, Insurance Institute of America designations (ARM, AU, ARC, etc.) or Law Degree. Knowledge of legislative process, workers compensation, or NCCI’s procedures or manuals would be preferred. At NCCI, we recognize that our employees are the reason our legacy endures today. We’re motivated by the opportunity to do challenging and interesting work, and our Total Rewards package attracts top talent. Our employees care about each other and the communities in which they live and work. Our values of integrity, respect, quality and excellence, responsibility, and commitment, guide our success.Experience NCCI. We require a drug screen and background check. EEO/Smoke Free environment