Automotive Program Launch Lead – Growth & Impact

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Saint Joseph (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus potential

401K

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Program Launch Manager in the St. Joseph, MI area to lead high-visibility automotive launches and accelerate career growth within a fast-growing supplier.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and emphasizes end-to-end program delivery, APQP/PPAP documentation, and cross-functional leadership. The candidate will spend significant time on the plant floor, drive schedules and budgets, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a program management role
• Background in manufacturing or process engineering beneficial
• Experience with launch documentation such as APQP, PPAPs, etc.
• Experience communicating directly with customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsabilités

• Drive end-to-end project execution from concept through delivery with defined scopes, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Oversee design and manufacturing process updates using APQP standards and document control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and commercial groups to align requirements and priorities.
• Identify risks to timelines or quality and implement data-driven contingency plans to keep critical milestones on track.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality and regulatory standards across all deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates, KPI tracking and milestone reviews to senior leadership and customers; drive process improvements to launch workflows.

Connaissances

Project management

Customer communication

APQP

PPAPs

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Program Launch Manager in the St. Joseph, MI area to lead high-visibility automotive launches and accelerate career growth within a fast-growing supplier.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and emphasizes end-to-end program delivery, APQP/PPAP documentation, and cross-functional leadership. The candidate will spend significant time on the plant floor, drive schedules and budgets, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.