Technical Program Lead – Automotive Industry

Pulso DP; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pulso DP is seeking an experienced Technical Program Lead for the automotive industry to ensure successful launches and long-term profitability across the product lifecycle.

The role interfaces with customers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and Industrialization to drive production readiness and continuous improvement.

Formación

• German language proficiency: B2 mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

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.