Automotive Program Manager: Launch & Production Excellence

Aegis Worldwide; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide seeks an experienced Program Manager to oversee automotive programs from award to production launch. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, and customers to maintain schedules and budgets, ensuring readiness for production.

Ideal candidates have extensive automotive program management experience, strong APQP knowledge, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams through complex launches with strict timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering/program experience within automotive manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience supporting or leading automotive program launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and automotive launch processes.
• Experience with injection molding and tooling preferred.
• Knowledge of GD&T, dimensional requirements, root cause analysis, and CA.
• Engineering degree or related technical diploma.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and revised programs from award through production launch.
• Lead APQP activities and coordinate cross-functional launch teams.
• Manage program timing, budgets, engineering changes, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate prototype builds, production trials, and production readiness.
• Work directly with customers and suppliers throughout the launch process.
• Manage tooling suppliers through design, build, trials, and production approval.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of launch-related issues.
• Identify cost-reduction and continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

APQP knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

Education

Engineering degree or related technical diploma

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Aegis Worldwide seeks an experienced Program Manager to oversee automotive programs from award to production launch. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, and customers to maintain schedules and budgets, ensuring readiness for production.

Ideal candidates have extensive automotive program management experience, strong APQP knowledge, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams through complex launches with strict timelines.