Automotive Steering Wheel Electronics Program Manager

Joysonsafety; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyson Safety Systems in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a Program Manager Electronics / STW to lead the development and launch of steering wheel electronics programs from award through production, serving as the primary customer interface and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales to achieve objectives, drive risk and change management, and support APQP/PPAP activities and production launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is required.
• 5+ years automotive program management, engineering, or product development experience.
• Experience with automotive electronics, steering wheel systems, controls, switches, sensors, HMI, or related products preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, product launches, and customer program management.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead steering wheel electronics programs from development through launch and production.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for program-related activities.
• Manage program timing, budgets, deliverables, and profitability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve quality, cost, and launch objectives.
• Drive issue resolution, risk management, and change management activities.
• Support APQP, PPAP, prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recovery plans to customers and leadership.
• Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure successful program execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP certification

Tools

APQP

PPAP

Job description

Joyson Safety Systems in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a Program Manager Electronics / STW to lead the development and launch of steering wheel electronics programs from award through production, serving as the primary customer interface and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales to achieve objectives, drive risk and change management, and support APQP/PPAP activities and production launches.