Program Launch Lead — Automotive Growth & Innovation

Essenti Talent; Saint Joseph (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Annual bonus

Résumé du poste

Essenti Talent is seeking a Program Launch Manager in the St. Joseph, MI area. Lead high-visibility product launches for a growth-focused automotive supplier, reporting to Engineering Manager.

Expect 40% floor presence on the manufacturing line and a fast-paced environment emphasizing continuous improvement and on-time execution. The role offers competitive compensation with annual bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401K, paid holidays and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 3–5 years in a similar program management role.
• Background in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments; automotive suppliers preferred.
• Project management experience with timelines and budgets.
• Experience communicating directly with customers.
• Experience with launch documentation (APQP, PPAP, etc.).
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Drive end-to-end project execution from concept to delivery with defined scope, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Manage changes and APQP launches, guiding documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and commercial functions; remove roadblocks.
• Mitigate risks with data-driven contingency plans to keep critical path on schedule.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance across all engineering deliverables.
• Provide status reports and KPI reviews to senior leadership and customers; optimize launch processes.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Connaissances

Leadership

Cross-functional

Project management

Customer communication

APQP knowledge

MS Office

Lean/Six Sigma

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Description du poste

Essenti Talent is seeking a Program Launch Manager in the St. Joseph, MI area. Lead high-visibility product launches for a growth-focused automotive supplier, reporting to Engineering Manager.

Expect 40% floor presence on the manufacturing line and a fast-paced environment emphasizing continuous improvement and on-time execution. The role offers competitive compensation with annual bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401K, paid holidays and