Automotive Program Leader - Cross-Plant Launch

Camaco; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate Engineering, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production Support through new product development and product launches to meet customer expectations and company goals.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, tracking APQP deliverables, and ensuring successful launches with KPI achievement. Experience in automotive manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in engineering or program management.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience launching new programs across multiple locations.
• Manufacturing or program management experience (Stamping, Welding & Assembly).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Accounting and Product Engineering in new product cost, timing and program development.
• Provide leadership to concurrent engineering timelines to meet expectations.
• Direct cross-functional teams and manage due dates with accountability.
• Develop and track APQP deliverables per customer requirements.
• Track program against schedule and budget and phase review objectives.
• Lead program teams and facilitate cross-functional communication.
• Document and track activities and costs; maintain issues log.
• Ensure program launch KPIs and plant performance 90 days after SOP.
• Coordinate and monitor technical matters, costs and labor for development and launch.
• Interface with management and customers to report status and obtain feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Technical capacity

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PMP certification

Tools

PLEX ERP system

Job description

Camaco is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate Engineering, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production Support through new product development and product launches to meet customer expectations and company goals.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, tracking APQP deliverables, and ensuring successful launches with KPI achievement. Experience in automotive manufacturing is preferred.