Junior Automotive Program Manager

AEV limited; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AEV Limited in Wixom, MI seeks a Program Manager to bridge Development and upstream/downstream customers, coordinating schedules, deliverables, and BOMs from concept through SOP. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, and suppliers to deliver on time.

You will lead timing creation, stage-gate processes, test plans, and release engineering activities, while maintaining detailed documentation and tracking milestones in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Automotive product development, project management, and/or release engineering experience.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, APQP and automotive manufacturing methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Manage new part development programs with Design studio, engineering, and suppliers to bring products to market on time.
• Release Engineering: Write test plans, coordinate testing, analyze results and implement countermeasures.
• Supplier Management: Collaborate with suppliers on issues from sourcing to cost.
• Work with Design for manufacturing on product development.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive experience

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Organization / detail-oriented

Problem solving

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering Technology or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

AEV Limited in Wixom, MI seeks a Program Manager to bridge Development and upstream/downstream customers, coordinating schedules, deliverables, and BOMs from concept through SOP. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, and suppliers to deliver on time.

You will lead timing creation, stage-gate processes, test plans, and release engineering activities, while maintaining detailed documentation and tracking milestones in a fast-paced automotive environment.