Automotive Program Launch Lead - High-Impact Growth

6 Degrees Search; Saint Joseph (MI); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus potential

401K

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Résumé du poste

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Program Launch Manager for the Saint Joseph, MI area to lead engineering program launches in a fast-growing automotive supplier. You will manage cross-functional teams, define scopes, schedules and budgets, drive APQP processes, and communicate with customers and leadership while delivering on-time, on-budget launches.

This role offers bonus potential, strong medical benefits, 401K, and a stable, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 3–5 years in a program management role in manufacturing.
• Background in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and automotive quality systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end engineering programs from concept to delivery.
• Define scope, milestones, budgets, and resources to ensure launches stay on time and within budget.
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and commercial functions.
• Proactively identify risks and implement contingency plans to protect critical-path launches.
• Maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance across deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and customers; drive process improvements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

APQP

Project management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Program Launch Manager for the Saint Joseph, MI area to lead engineering program launches in a fast-growing automotive supplier. You will manage cross-functional teams, define scopes, schedules and budgets, drive APQP processes, and communicate with customers and leadership while delivering on-time, on-budget launches.

This role offers bonus potential, strong medical benefits, 401K, and a stable, growth-focused culture.