Launch Vehicle Program Engineer

HTC Global Services; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Group life and disability insurance

Professional development

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks a New Model Program Engineer to drive the launch of vehicle and powertrain programs in North American plants. You will manage program delivery, coordinate pre-production builds, and ensure timing and budget adherence while guiding cross-functional teams through complex transitions into production.

The role emphasizes launch excellence, proactive risk communication, and seamless integration of launch teams within manufacturing environments, ensuring milestones are met

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• 2+ years applying statistical thinking to problem-solving.
• 1+ years in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations, manufacturing, design, or program management with launch experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a gatekeeper for New Model Programs, ensuring processes and standards are followed throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Oversee pre-production build events to meet quality and efficiency objectives.
• Coordinate ordering, building, testing, and disposition of pre-production vehicles.
• Execute the Pre-Production Drive Fleet Evaluation Plan.
• Manage Product Development changes with cross-functional teams and ensure prototyped builds are proofed.
• Lead build issues management and drive timely resolution.
• Co-chair launch meetings and resolve part support issues for each pre-production build event.
• Manage launch budget approval processes within the overall program budget.
• Prepare weekly New Model Program assessment reports and highlight risks.
• Support senior management with program status, challenges, and solutions.
• Coordinate the integration of launch teams into manufacturing plants.
• Maintain a list of issues and drive cross-functional resolution.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Problem solving with statistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

HTC Global Services seeks a New Model Program Engineer to drive the launch of vehicle and powertrain programs in North American plants. You will manage program delivery, coordinate pre-production builds, and ensure timing and budget adherence while guiding cross-functional teams through complex transitions into production.

The role emphasizes launch excellence, proactive risk communication, and seamless integration of launch teams within manufacturing environments, ensuring milestones are met