New Model Vehicle Launch Engineer

HTC Global Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HTC Global Services in Louisville is seeking a New Model Program Engineer to guide the launch of new vehicle and powertrain models, manage programs, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee pre-production events, drive issue resolution, and report status and risks to senior management.

This role emphasizes process rigor, change management, and effective communication as products move from development into full-scale production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• 2+ years solving problems with statistical methods.
• 1+ year in powertrain/vehicle operations manufacturing, design or program management.
• Program management experience with tracking issues across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key gatekeeper for new model programs, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Manage and oversee activities related to pre-production build events, ensuring alignment with program objectives for quality and efficiency.
• 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 before 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 drive resolution of part support issues for pre-production build events.
• Manage launch budget approval processes and execute activities 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.

Skills

Problem-solving with statistics

Powertrain experience

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

HTC Global Services in Louisville is seeking a New Model Program Engineer to guide the launch of new vehicle and powertrain models, manage programs, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee pre-production events, drive issue resolution, and report status and risks to senior management.

This role emphasizes process rigor, change management, and effective communication as products move from development into full-scale production.