Automotive Program Launch Lead - Growth, 401K & Bonus

CareerNerds, LLC; Saint Joseph (MI); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus potential

401K

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Résumé du poste

CareerNerds, LLC in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Program Launch Manager to lead high-impact automotive product launches.

You will own end-to-end programs, drive APQP processes, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams on schedule, budgets, and deliverables. You will report to the Engineering Manager, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and help sustain growth through continuous improvement, onboarding new programs, and risk management while ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 3-5 years in a similar program management role.
• Background in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments; automotive suppliers preferred.
• Project management experience with timelines and budgets.
• Experience communicating with customers.
• Experience with launch documentation such as APQP, PPAPs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsabilités

• Drive end-to-end engineering programs from concept through delivery by defining project scopes, milestone schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure on-time, within-budget launches.
• Manage changes & APQP launches: oversee design/manufacturing updates and document control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams: coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial groups to define requirements and remove roadblocks.
• Mitigate program risks: identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven contingency plans to protect critical-path deliverables.
• Ensure quality & compliance: uphold automotive regulatory standards across all engineering deliverables.
• Executive communication & process optimization: provide status reports, track KPIs, and lead milestone reviews for leadership and customers.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with customers

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

CareerNerds, LLC in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Program Launch Manager to lead high-impact automotive product launches.

You will own end-to-end programs, drive APQP processes, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams on schedule, budgets, and deliverables. You will report to the Engineering Manager, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and help sustain growth through continuous improvement, onboarding new programs, and risk management while ensuring quality and