New Model Program Engineer
Location: Allen Park, MI
Pay: $31.96+ per hour
Travel: Required
We are seeking a highly organized New Model Program Engineer to support the launch of new vehicle and powertrain programs within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an engineering or program management professional with experience coordinating cross-functional teams, resolving production issues, and supporting new product launches from development through production.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage new model launch activities, timelines, and deliverables.
- Track, prioritize, and drive resolution of program issues with cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate pre-production build events and support prototype vehicle activities.
- Oversee vehicle fleet planning, testing, evaluation, and disposition processes.
- Support engineering change management and ensure design updates are implemented effectively.
- Prepare program status reports, risk assessments, and leadership presentations.
- Facilitate launch meetings and communicate project milestones, challenges, and solutions.
- Monitor program budgets and support launch-related financial processes.
- Assist with the successful integration of launch teams into manufacturing operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Engineering or related technical field preferred.
- 1+ year of manufacturing, program management, product launch, or engineering experience.
- 2+ years of experience using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision making.
- 4+ years of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with engineering change management, issue tracking, and project coordination is preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD&D Insurance