Automotive Program Manager — Design, Tooling & Launch

Mitchell Plastics; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision plans

STD, LTD and Life Insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Development Plans

Job summary

Mitchell Plastics in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an Account Manager to lead program management for automotive interior components. You will own all phases from concept and tooling to pre-production sign-off, coordinating design reviews and PFMEA/DFMEA documentation.

You will drive schedules, quotes and balance sheets, lead APQP meetings with manufacturing and quality, and manage customer communications with travel across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering automotive interior components.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and CAD software.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Familiarity with OEM customer-specific requirements and automotive OEMs.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S., Canada and Mexico as required.

Responsibilities

• Own all phases of awarded program development including program management, project engineering, design, tooling and pre-production sign-off.
• Maintain timing and financial status; update quotations and balance sheets.
• Lead APQP meetings and coordinate cross-functional reviews with manufacturing, quality and management.
• Lead conceptual and detailed product design, design reviews, validation and DFMEA/PFMEA documentation.
• Manage tooling and launch activities, including pre-production documentation and customer approvals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

CAD software

OEM requirements

IATF 16949

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mitchell Plastics in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an Account Manager to lead program management for automotive interior components. You will own all phases from concept and tooling to pre-production sign-off, coordinating design reviews and PFMEA/DFMEA documentation.

You will drive schedules, quotes and balance sheets, lead APQP meetings with manufacturing and quality, and manage customer communications with travel across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico as needed.