Automotive Program Launch Lead

Connectly Recruiting; Saint Joseph (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Relocation package

Internal promotion

Résumé du poste

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Program Launch Manager in the St. Joseph, MI area to lead end-to-end automotive product launches. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and compliance with APQP standards.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires 3–5 years in program management within manufacturing. Expect a fast-paced environment with significant on-the-floor time and strong emphasis on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in a similar program management role.
• Background in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience in fast-paced automotive supplier environments.
• PM experience with timelines and budgets.
• Experience communicating with customers.
• Experience with launch documentation (APQP, PPAP, etc.).

Responsabilités

• Drive End-to-End Project Execution: define scope, milestones, budgets and allocate resources for on-time launches.
• Manage Changes & APQP Launches: oversee design/manufacturing updates with APQP standards.
• Lead Cross-Functional Teams: coordinate engineering, manufacturing and commercial groups.
• Mitigate Program Risks: identify bottlenecks and prepare contingency plans.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: uphold automotive/regulatory standards across deliverables.
• Executive Communication & Process Optimization: report status, KPI tracking and reviews.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Connaissances

Project management

Leadership

APQP

Customer communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

ERP experience

Description du poste

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Program Launch Manager in the St. Joseph, MI area to lead end-to-end automotive product launches. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and compliance with APQP standards.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires 3–5 years in program management within manufacturing. Expect a fast-paced environment with significant on-the-floor time and strong emphasis on continuous