Automotive Pilot Programs Project Manager

Yanfeng; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Packages

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company Discount Program

Job summary

Yanfeng in Louisville, KY is seeking a Project Manager, Pilot Programs to lead planning, execution, and deployment of manufacturing pilot programs. You will coordinate Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Production to validate new products, processes, equipment, and technologies before full-scale launch.

The role requires strong project management, problem-solving, and communication, with a Bachelor's in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business or related field.
• 5–9 years of experience in automotive/manufacturing environments.
• PMP certification preferred; strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of manufacturing pilot programs from planning through production readiness and launch.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, timelines, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Production.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve issues impacting objectives.
• Monitor pilot performance metrics and validate process capability, productivity, quality, and safety.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and executive reviews.
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned for future programs.
• Support equipment installation, process validation, training, and readiness activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and communication plans.
• Manage change control and alignment among stakeholders.
• Coordinate transition of pilots into full-scale manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Yanfeng in Louisville, KY is seeking a Project Manager, Pilot Programs to lead planning, execution, and deployment of manufacturing pilot programs. You will coordinate Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Production to validate new products, processes, equipment, and technologies before full-scale launch.

The role requires strong project management, problem-solving, and communication, with a Bachelor's in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations