Automotive Program Lead: APQP & Launch

TotalEnergies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hutchinson in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead automotive programs across the full lifecycle, from RFQ through launch and post-launch support. You will partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver on time, within budget, and to specification.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex programs across multiple functions and regions.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Lead assigned programs across the full lifecycle, including RFQ and feasibility support, program award and kickoff, product and process development, prototype and validation phases, tooling and industrialization, PPAP and launch readiness, Start of Production, post-launch stabilization, and formal handoff.
• Establish program objectives, scope, assumptions, deliverables, governance, and cross-functional responsibilities in alignment with the approved customer offer and business case.
• Lead program kickoff meetings, recurring program reviews, APQP reviews, design reviews, gate reviews, launch-readiness reviews, and program closeout activities.
• Provide functional leadership to cross-functional program teams without direct supervisory authority. Establish clear commitments, action owners, due dates, and escalation paths.
• Facilitate cross-functional decision-making and document key program assumptions, decisions, approvals, and changes.
• Prepare concise, professional program status reports and presentations covering timing, cost, quality, technical status, risks, decisions, and required management support.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft O365

Job description

Hutchinson in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead automotive programs across the full lifecycle, from RFQ through launch and post-launch support. You will partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver on time, within budget, and to specification.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex programs across multiple functions and regions.