Engineering Program Manager

American Expedition Vehicles; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Expedition Vehicles in Wixom, MI seeks a Program Manager to liaison between development teams and customers, managing schedules, deliverables, and BOMs from concept to SOP. Under limited supervision, this role coordinates upstream and downstream activities to ensure milestones are met.

You will lead cross-functional efforts with design, engineering, and suppliers, write RFQ packages, stage gate approvals, and maintain clear communication throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Automotive Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or any Engineering. Work Experience may be substituted based on the manager’s discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage new part development programs with design, engineering and suppliers.
• Stage gate approvals, RFQ packaging, tooling kickoff and PPAP processes.
• Coordinate product meetings and track open issues to resolution.
• Create and manage timing for each product and its BOM.
• Write test plans, coordinate testing and analyze results with countermeasures.

Skills

Automotive experience

Project management

Release engineering

DFMEA

DVP&R

PPAP

APQP

Communication skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Program Manager will liaise between Development Departments and all “upstream” & “downstream” customers for scheduling/communication/deliverables. Under limited supervision, this position will work closely with other functions on “upstream” activities to successfully transfer information and schedule development from the initial concept through SOP. This position will also lead the coordination of all associated BOMs within the program scope and track necessary deliverables to ensure the program milestones are achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES

:

• Program Management
  • Manage new part development programs. Work with Design studio, engineering, and suppliers to bring products to market on time.
  • Follow AEV program management guidelines for each project. Stage gate approvals, write RFQ packages, tooling kickoff, part approval process, etc.
  • Coordinate product meetings and maintain detailed open issue items and track to resolution.
  • Create and manage detailed timing for each product.
  • Create and manage Bills of Material (BOM) for each product.
    
• Release Engineering
  • Write test plans, coordinate testing, analyze test results, and take countermeasures if necessary.
  • Maintain appropriate tracking documentation and disseminate it regularly to team members.
  • Become the expert on any given product/process and manage that product from the cradle to the grave.
    
• Supplier Management
  • Work directly with suppliers on all program issues, from sourcing, delivery, quality, and cost.
  • Determine the best supplier based on each part per AEV / Program requirements.
• Work with Supplier and AEV Design on design for manufacturing
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Automotive experience preferred.
• 3-7 yrs. work experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience with automotive product development, project management, and/or release engineering.
• Experience and working knowledge of product development process and quality disciplines (DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, APQP) and common automotive manufacturing methods.
• Work history that demonstrates diverse job responsibilities a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft office, ERP systems, etc.
• High level of organization, strong attention to detail, adept problem solver
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with completing complex and lengthy projects while being able to multitask with ad hoc requests.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Automotive Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or any Engineering. Work Experience may be substituted based on the manager’s discretion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting: 6-8 hours at a time
• Standing: 1-2 hours at a time. There will be days standing could be 8 hours.
• Walking: 30 minutes to an hour
• Lifting: 50 lbs. occasionally
• Carrying: 50 lbs. occasionally

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This role may require local and international travel. Employees must have and maintain active copies of all necessary paperwork for travel locally and internationally.