Automotive Exterior Launch Program Manager

Qualified Professional and Technical; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Professional and Technical Group has been engaged to locate a talented Program Manager for our client. The role involves indirectly leading development teams to launch programs that meet customer expectations and milestones while achieving budgetary targets for tooling, capital, testing, and gross margin.

You will lead VA/VE initiatives and Engineering Changes, collaborating with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure successful program launches across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field required.
• PMP preferred; 5-7 years of experience in Automotive sales, engineering or operations management.
• 2+ years in Tier 1 Automotive Project/Program Management.
• Experience with APQP and exterior, Class A surfaces.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technology – Assembly, Injection Molding, Roll Forming, Extrusion, Metal Forming and Machining; Anodizing.
• Ability to build relationships and lead others through influence to meet customer demands and milestones.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Indirectly lead development teams to launch projects meeting customer expectations and milestones.
• Manage target budgets for tooling, capital, testing, prototype and gross margin.
• Lead VA/VE efforts and Engineering Changes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to launch programs successfully.

Skills

Relationship building

Influence leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Finance

Job description

Qualified Professional and Technical Group has been engaged to locate a talented Program Manager for our client. The role involves indirectly leading development teams to launch programs that meet customer expectations and milestones while achieving budgetary targets for tooling, capital, testing, and gross margin.

You will lead VA/VE initiatives and Engineering Changes, collaborating with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure successful program launches across global