Program Launch Manager

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead assigned programs from screening and quoting through launch, steady state production, and end of life.

You will translate requirements into a detailed plan with milestones, coordinate the program team, and ensure resources are effectively allocated. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least five years of program management experience in manufacturing, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of program management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned programs from screening/quoting through launch, production, and end of life.
• Translate requirements into a clear plan with tasks, owners, budgets, and milestones.
• Maintain timelines and coordinate regular program team communications.
• Ensure resources (labor, space, equipment) are planned and committed.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and roadblocks; provide status reviews to management.
• Manage customer communications and supplier engagement to meet program requirements.
• Oversee PPAP documentation and Major Expenditure Authorizations for program equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Total Value Management (TVM)

Business Operating System (BOS)

Job description

• Leads assigned programs from the project screening/quoting stage through launch, steady state production, and through end of life, serving as the single point of contact.
• Manages the full scope of program management including but not limited to:
• Thorough understanding, documentation, and attainment of both customer and company requirements for quality, capacity, timing, and product characteristics.
• Translation of the requirements into a clear plan with a robust task breakdown, assigned owners, budgets, and timing of tasks and major milestones.
• Maintains the timeline and plan throughout the project.
• Coordinates regular communication with the program team.
• Ensures resources are effectively planned and committed including labor (direct and indirect), floor space, equipment, and tooling.
• Identifies and manages key risks, issues, and/or roadblocks.
• Provides regular status reviews to management.
• Manages customer communications (meetings, reports, etc.) for the program.
• Ensures that all suppliers are identified and committed to supporting the program requirements.
• Monitors progress of supplies of equipment and production parts to ensure delivery on-time and correct production part approval process (PPAP) documentation.
• Initiates and obtains approval of Major Expenditure Authorizations (MEAs) for program related equipment and tooling.
• Ensures compliance with applicable procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Working knowledge and application of process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Value Management (TVM), and Business Operating System (BOS).

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar, or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements

• Five years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Experience

Required

5 years:

5 years:

Five years of relevant experience

Preferred

Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred

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