Engineering Program Lead for New Product Launches

MMI Engineered Solutions, Inc.; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Referral bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MMI Engineered Solutions, Inc. seeks an Engineering Program Manager to coordinate new product development, APQP, customer launches, and strategic engineering initiatives.

You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, and customers to drive projects, manage priorities, and ensure deliverables meet schedule. The role requires collaboration across functions, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting new product development, APQP, product launches, or automotive/manufacturing programs preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Sunset or similar manufacturing/quoting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track outsourcing activities related to tooling, fixtures, quality gauges, and manufacturing engineering.
• Create, submit, and track Engineering purchase orders and project-related orders.
• Develop and maintain Engineering procedures, work instructions, APQP processes, and supporting documentation.
• Manage order entry for new projects, including sample orders, shop orders, and outsourcing purchase orders.
• Develop, track, manage, and communicate Engineering department metrics.
• Support quoting activities by reviewing quote packages for accuracy and completeness, obtaining supplier quotes, building quote lines in Sunset, and supporting on-time quote completion.
• Manage sample submission activities with Application Engineers and customers.
• Manage Engineering tool inventory, including location identification, tracking, and disposition when necessary.
• Support special projects and strategic Engineering initiatives.
• Support cost-reduction projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on Engineering program activities and requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Sunset

ERP systems

Microsoft Office/Project

Job description

MMI Engineered Solutions, Inc. seeks an Engineering Program Manager to coordinate new product development, APQP, customer launches, and strategic engineering initiatives.

You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, and customers to drive projects, manage priorities, and ensure deliverables meet schedule. The role requires collaboration across functions, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.