Automotive Program Launch Manager — High-Impact + Bonus

True North Consultants, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MI); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus potential

401K

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Program Launch Manager in the St. Joseph, MI area to lead high-impact automotive launches. You will own project scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP discipline, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement on a fast-growing program. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ideally a Bachelor's degree; experience may substitute for a 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 including timelines and budgets.
• Experience communicating directly with customers.
• Experience with launch documentation such as APQP and PPAPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsabilités

• Drive end-to-end project execution from concept through delivery.
• Manage changes and APQP launches with proper documentation.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial staff.
• Mitigate program risks with data-driven contingency plans.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance across deliverables.
• Provide executive status updates and KPI reviews; drive process improvements.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Connaissances

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

APQP / PPAP

Manufacturing engineering

Customer communication

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

APQP

PPAPs

ERP

Description du poste

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Program Launch Manager in the St. Joseph, MI area to lead high-impact automotive launches. You will own project scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP discipline, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement on a fast-growing program. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience are preferred.