Technical Program Lead – Automotive Industry

Pulso Desarrollando Personas; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 800.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pulso Desarrollando Personas in Querétaro seeks an experienced Technical Program Lead for the automotive sector to oversee launches from pre-series to serial production, ensure production readiness, and drive program profitability throughout the lifecycle.

You will be the technical interface among customers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and Industrialization, leading cross-functional teams and managing ECN/ECR, SAP BOMs, and compliance with IATF 16949 and VDA

Formación

• Bachelors in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in a similar automotive role.
• Experience managing OEM/Tier 1 customer relationships.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and product development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead successful launch of automotive programs from pre-series to serial production.
• Ensure production readiness, process maturity, tooling development, and capacity planning.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for product topics during serial production.
• Manage ECN/ECR changes and coordinate implementation across functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and Industrialization.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve productivity, quality, cost, and profitability.

Conocimientos

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

German language proficiency (B2)

English proficiency

Customer relations in OEM/Tier1

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

SAP BOMs & Routings

Descripción del empleo

GERMAN LANGUAGE B2 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

Technical Program Lead – Automotive Industry

We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Lead – Automotive Industry with a strong background in the automotive industry to ensure the successful launch, technical performance, and long-term profitability of assigned automotive programs throughout the entire product lifecycle.

This position serves as a key technical interface between customers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and Industrialization, requiring strong technical expertise, customer orientation, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful launch of new automotive programs, from pre-series through serial production.
• Ensure production readiness, process maturity, tooling development, and capacity planning for assigned programs.
• Serve as the primary technical customer interface for product-related topics during serial production.
• Manage Engineering Changes (ECN/ECR) and coordinate their implementation across all relevant functional areas.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and Industrialization teams.
• Lead technical problem-solving activities related to product performance and manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and profitability.
• Monitor product contribution margins and develop action plans to improve program profitability.
• Coordinate supplier development activities related to material and technical changes.
• Participate in Steering Committee meetings, reporting project status, risks, action plans, and escalation topics.
• Support budgeting activities, CAPEX proposals, and financial forecasting for assigned programs.
• Maintain accurate SAP BOMs, routings, and technical documentation.
• Lead production transfer activities and support the implementation of best practices across global manufacturing locations.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, automotive quality standards, and corporate procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the automotive industry.
• Experience managing customer relationships within OEM and/or Tier 1 environments.
• Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and product development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
• IATF 16949.
• VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.8.
• GD&T interpretation.
• Lean Manufacturing and Problem-Solving methodologies.
• SAP – BOMs & Routings.
• Availability for occasional international travel.
• Advanced English.
• GERMAN LANGUAGE – MINIMUM B2 LEVEL (MANDATORY).