Manufacturing Program Engineer – New Model Launch

HTC Global Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HTC Global Services in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Program Engineer to lead new model launches at an onsite facility. You will manage cross-functional programs, drive issue resolution, monitor budgets and schedules, and report status and risks with data-driven insights.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of MS Office experience, plus 1+ year in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations or related program management. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• 2+ years of experience with problem-solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.
• 1+ years of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations manufacturing, design, and/or program management, with project management or launch experience.
• Program management experience, including maintaining a list of issues and working with cross-functional teams to resolve them.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a gatekeeper for New Model Programs, ensuring processes and standards are followed.
• Manage pre-production build events to meet quality and efficiency objectives.
• Oversee ordering, building, testing, and disposition of pre-production vehicles.
• Execute the Pre-Production Drive Fleet Evaluation Plan.
• Lead change approval processes and ensure integration ahead of prototypes.
• Drive build issues resolution and timely closure with cross-functional teams.
• Co-chair launch meetings and resolve part support issues for each build event.
• Manage launch budget approval processes within the overall program budget.
• Prepare and present weekly assessments of new model programs and risks.
• Support senior management with status, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Facilitate transition of launch teams into manufacturing plants.

Skills

Problem solving with statistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Launch program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Program Engineer – New Model Launch

Overview / Summary

The New Model Program Engineer plays a critical role in the successful launch of new vehicle and powertrain models within manufacturing plants. This position is responsible for program management and delivery of new vehicle programs, including issue resolution, quality and status assessments, vehicle fleet management, budget execution, and adherence to established timing. This is an individual contributor role focused on launch excellence, cross-functional collaboration, critical launch processes, and timely communication of program status and risks. Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key gatekeeper for New Model Programs, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Manage and oversee pre-production build events to ensure program objectives for quality and efficiency are met.
• Manage the ordering, building, testing, and disposition of pre-production vehicles.
• Execute the Pre-Production Drive Fleet Evaluation Plan.
• Manage the approval process for Product Development changes and ensure changes are integrated and proven ahead of prototype builds.
• Lead the build issues management process for cross-functional program teams, driving issues to resolution and timely closure.
• Co-chair relevant launch meetings and proactively drive resolution of part support issues for each pre-production build event.
• Manage launch budget approval processes and execute elements controlled by New Model Programs within the overall launch budget.
• Prepare and present weekly New Model Program assessment reports, including program status and potential risks.
• Support senior management presentations by communicating program status, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Facilitate the transition and integration of launch teams into manufacturing plants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• 2+ years of experience with problem-solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.
• 1+ years of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations manufacturing, design, and/or program management, with project management or launch experience.
• Program management experience, including maintaining a list of issues and working with cross-functional teams to resolve them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Program management experience.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Experience with processes and methodologies involved in bringing new vehicle models from development into full-scale production.
• Experience with Engineering Change Management and Issue Management.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies. At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks. Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.