New Model Launch Engineer: Program Management & Readiness

Pro Staff; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Pro Staff is hiring a New Model Program Engineer in Allen Park, MI. This role leads cross-functional coordination for new vehicle and powertrain launches, tracking milestones, and driving issue resolution to bring programs into production.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, 1+ year of relevant experience, and strong PM/software skills. Expect extensive cross-functional collaboration, budget awareness, and occasional travel to plant sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 1+ year of manufacturing, vehicle operations, powertrain, program management, or launch experience.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing issues, tracking action plans, and working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage new model vehicle and powertrain launch activities from planning through production readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to track project milestones, action items, and launch deliverables.
• Lead issue identification, tracking, and resolution to ensure on-time program execution.
• Oversee pre-production build events and support manufacturing launch readiness activities.
• Manage pre-production vehicle fleets, including ordering, testing, evaluation, and disposition.
• Coordinate engineering and design change approvals to support successful prototype and production builds.
• Facilitate launch meetings and drive resolution of material, part, and production support issues.
• Monitor launch budgets, timelines, and program status while preparing reports for leadership.
• Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Support the integration of launch teams and processes into manufacturing operations.
• Travel as needed to support plant activities, launch events, and program objectives.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Pro Staff is hiring a New Model Program Engineer in Allen Park, MI. This role leads cross-functional coordination for new vehicle and powertrain launches, tracking milestones, and driving issue resolution to bring programs into production.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, 1+ year of relevant experience, and strong PM/software skills. Expect extensive cross-functional collaboration, budget awareness, and occasional travel to plant sites.