Automotive New Model Project Lead

ASTEMO OHIO MANUFACTURING, INC. (inactive); Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ohio Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead new automotive model programs from concept through Start of Production (SOP).

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, costing, and sales to ensure on-time launches and robust program execution. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive OEM or Tier One environments, a strong grasp of manufacturing, logistics, and costing, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive (OEM or Tier One) experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, logistics, and costing.
• Honda supplier portal experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Japanese language skills a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead new model automotive programs from development through SOP (Start of Production).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, costing, and sales.
• Serve as the primary customer interface—especially with Japanese OEMs (Honda portal experience a plus).
• Facilitate meetings, manage timelines, and track deliverables across departments.
• Support costing, quoting, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness and supply chain alignment.
• Provide regular program updates and risk assessments to leadership.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Cross-functional coordination

Honda portal experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Astemo Ohio Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead new automotive model programs from concept through Start of Production (SOP).

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, costing, and sales to ensure on-time launches and robust program execution. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive OEM or Tier One environments, a strong grasp of manufacturing, logistics, and costing, and excellent communication.