Automotive Program Manager - Launch & Production Lead

INA Solution; Huntsville, Decatur, Albertville (AL, AL, AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

INA Solution in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead automotive programs from planning to production readiness. You will coordinate cross-functional engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supplier teams while serving as a key customer contact.

You will drive APQP/PPAP processes, manage timelines and budgets, and mentor engineers and quality staff. Local relocation is not offered; strong communication and stakeholder mgmt are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of automotive program/project management experience.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, AIAG, FMEA, and launch processes.
• Experience managing tooling, engineering changes, and complex timelines.
• Knowledge of injection molding is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be local to Huntsville, AL (no relocation).

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive programs through product development, launch, and production.
• Develop and manage program timelines, milestones, budgets, and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Manage tooling, engineering changes, and launch activities.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, PRP, and phase-gate activities for on-time execution.
• Work with customers and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Participate in DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor status and communicate progress, risks, and plans to leadership.
• Support new product launches and production readiness.
• Lead and mentor engineering and quality team members.

Skills

Program management

APQP/PPAP

Cross-functional

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder mgmt

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Eng/Manufacturing/Business

Job description

INA Solution in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead automotive programs from planning to production readiness. You will coordinate cross-functional engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supplier teams while serving as a key customer contact.

You will drive APQP/PPAP processes, manage timelines and budgets, and mentor engineers and quality staff. Local relocation is not offered; strong communication and stakeholder mgmt are essential.