Automotive Program Launch Lead

United Future; Saint Joseph (MI); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus potential

401K match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Résumé du poste

United Future is seeking a Program Launch Manager in St. Joseph, MI to drive high-impact automotive launches. You will lead cross-functional teams to define scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.

You will oversee APQP-driven activities and customer communications, while promoting continuous improvements in launch workflows. Local candidates preferred with strong manufacturing and process engineering background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience leading programs from concept to delivery in manufacturing/automation.
• Strong communication with customers and cross-functional teams desired.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAPs and automotive quality standards a plus.
• Proven ability to manage scope, timelines and budgets.

Responsabilités

• Lead engineering programs from concept through delivery, defining scope, milestones, budget, and resources.
• Oversee design and manufacturing updates using APQP to guide launches and documentation.
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial groups to prioritize work.
• Identify design, supply, or timeline risks and implement contingency plans to protect critical-path items.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance across engineering deliverables and processes.
• Provide regular status reports and KPI tracking to leadership and customers, driving improvements.

Connaissances

Project management

Customer communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree (or experience in lieu)

Outils

APQP documentation

PPAPs

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Description du poste

United Future is seeking a Program Launch Manager in St. Joseph, MI to drive high-impact automotive launches. You will lead cross-functional teams to define scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.

You will oversee APQP-driven activities and customer communications, while promoting continuous improvements in launch workflows. Local candidates preferred with strong manufacturing and process engineering background.