Program Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

DBG Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DBG Limited is seeking a Program Manager to lead automotive tooling and manufacturing programs from launch through production in Mississauga, Canada. You will manage cross-functional projects spanning tooling, engineering coordination, supplier management, and customer delivery.

Key responsibilities include leading program launches from PO to production, coordinating tooling and manufacturing timelines, running design reviews, managing budgets and risks, and ensuring quality and on-time launches

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with stamping, tooling, or fabrication environments.
• CAD knowledge (SolidWorks or NX).
• GD&T knowledge.
• Strong customer and supplier communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive program launches from PO to production.
• Coordinate tooling, engineering, and manufacturing timelines.
• Run program kick-off and design review meetings.
• Manage project budgets, timing, and deliverables.
• Oversee tooling design and supplier execution.
• Support customer communication and technical updates.
• Ensure programs meet quality and launch requirements.
• Track progress and resolve program risks/issues.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Automotive manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead automotive tooling and manufacturing programs from launch through production. This role manages cross-functional automotive projects including tooling, engineering coordination, supplier management, and customer delivery.

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive program launches from PO to production.
• Coordinate tooling, engineering, and manufacturing timelines.
• Run program kick-off and design review meetings.
• Manage project budgets, timing, and deliverables.
• Oversee tooling design and supplier execution.
• Support customer communication and technical updates.
• Ensure programs meet quality and launch requirements.
• Track progress and resolve program risks/issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years program/project management in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with stamping, tooling, or fabrication environments.
• Understanding of CAD (SolidWorks or NX).
• GD&T knowledge required.
• Strong customer and supplier communication skills.