New Model Program Engineer

HTC Global Services, Inc.; Allen Park, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) matching

Group Life and Disability insurance

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking a New Model Program Engineer to drive launch excellence for new vehicle programs in North American plants. You will manage pre-production builds, oversee issue resolution, budget execution, and cross-functional integration to ensure on-time production launches.

The role emphasizes program management, status reporting, risk assessment, and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver validated launches within the established schedule.

Qualifications

• 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 focused on maintaining issues and working with cross-functional teams to resolve them.

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 they meet program objectives for quality and efficiency.
• Manage the ordering, building, testing, and final 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, providing program status updates and highlighting 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.
• Maintain a list of issues and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Statistical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location: Allen Park (MI) | Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week | Job Level: T3 | Work Preference: Onsite at work location address | Job Code: 245243

Job Description:

Overview / Summary

The New Model Program Engineer plays a critical role in the successful launch of new vehicle and powertrain models within North American 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, timely communication of launch status and risks, and successful integration of launch teams into manufacturing plants.

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 they meet program objectives for quality and efficiency.

Manage the ordering, building, testing, and final 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, providing program status updates and highlighting 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.

Maintain a list of issues and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them.

Travel as required.

Required Qualifications

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 focused on maintaining issues and working with cross-functional teams to resolve them.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.

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.

• Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Group Life and Disability insurance
• Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• 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.

At HTC Global Services, our culture is an embodiment of who we are – a value-led organizationcommitted to success of our people and customers.

• Hybrid and Workplace flexibility
• Work-Life-Balance
• Well-defined career development plan
• Rewards & Recognition program
• L&D focuses on upskilling
• Hands-on experience on Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation
• Career Mobility programs