Program Manager

INA Solution; Huntsville, Decatur, Albertville (AL, AL, AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

INA Solution in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead automotive programs from planning to production readiness. You will coordinate cross-functional engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supplier teams while serving as a key customer contact.

You will drive APQP/PPAP processes, manage timelines and budgets, and mentor engineers and quality staff. Local relocation is not offered; strong communication and stakeholder mgmt are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of automotive program/project management experience.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, AIAG, FMEA, and launch processes.
• Experience managing tooling, engineering changes, and complex timelines.
• Knowledge of injection molding is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be local to Huntsville, AL (no relocation).

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive programs through product development, launch, and production.
• Develop and manage program timelines, milestones, budgets, and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Manage tooling, engineering changes, and launch activities.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, PRP, and phase-gate activities for on-time execution.
• Work with customers and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Participate in DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor status and communicate progress, risks, and plans to leadership.
• Support new product launches and production readiness.
• Lead and mentor engineering and quality team members.

Skills

Program management

APQP/PPAP

Cross-functional

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder mgmt

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Eng/Manufacturing/Business

Job description

Program Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

Duration: Direct Hire

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead automotive manufacturing programs from initial planning through product launch and production. This role will coordinate cross-functional engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supplier teams while serving as a key customer contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead automotive programs through product development, launch, and production.
• Develop and manage program timelines, milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Manage tooling, engineering changes, product realization, and launch activities.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, PRP, and phase-gate activities to ensure on-time program execution.
• Work closely with customers and suppliers to resolve technical and program issues.
• Participate in DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor program status and communicate progress, risks, and action plans to leadership.
• Support new product launches and ensure production readiness.
• Lead and mentor engineering and quality team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of automotive program/project management experience.
• Strong experience with APQP, PPAP, AIAG, FMEA, and automotive launch processes.
• Experience managing tooling, engineering changes, and complex project timelines.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes; injection molding experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with customers and suppliers.
• Must be local to the Huntsville, AL area. No relocation available.

Preferred

• Experience with injection molding or plastics manufacturing.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience managing engineers or quality professionals.
• Experience with global/cross-cultural teams.