Program Manager

EDAG Group; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

EDAG Group in Novi, MI is seeking a Program Manager for automotive hardware development on a contract basis. You will drive cross-functional timing, coordinate suppliers, and manage tooling and part procurement for prototype and low-volume builds.

Responsibilities include maintaining MRD timelines, leading supplier meetings, and delivering monthly dashboards. Bachelor's in Engineering/Business, 5+ years PM experience, PLM skills required; 8-month engagement with potential extensions.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed right-to-left timelines driving on-time part delivery to MRD across COB, HIL, and vehicle builds.
• Coordinate internal and supplier stakeholders to align on program timing from design freeze through Alpha COB and MRDs.
• Map end-to-end supplier lead times including quoting, negotiation, PO issuance, DFM loops, tooling, manufacturing, and first article review.
• Define and document Alpha build manufacturing methodology balancing cost and lead time against build volumes.
• Maintain a master tracker of all custom parts with red/green status reporting on design freeze and sourcing risk.
• Coordinate testing requirements and ensure parts are ordered and delivered to test locations on time.
• Document deviations affecting test outcomes in collaboration with test owners.
• Interface with COB team on part requirements and cost/lead-time trade-offs.
• Initiate and track purchase orders for tooling and parts; track program spend across tooling, materials, and NRE.
• Verify BOM accuracy in PLM against design intent and timely part release.
• Create and maintain supplier-specific shared drives; manage RFQs and DFMs.
• Hold regular supplier progress meetings to track status.
• Coordinate consignment of loose hardware subcomponents to preserve delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with Google Logistics on import classification for internationally sourced parts.
• Track build-phase deviations with manufacturing and material management teams.
• Participate in CTB meetings feeding live supplier status to core build team.
• Ensure a DVP is built for each subcomponent and publish dashboards on test status.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

PLM/BOM systems

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Business

Tools

Enovia or equivalent

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Working together, growing together, derating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You'll go your own way in your career at a high level - nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a PROGRAM MANAGER.

DESCRIPTION

• Develop and maintain detailed right-to-left timelines driving on-time part delivery to Material Required Dates (MRD) across COB,HIL, and vehicle builds.
• Coordinate internal and supplier stakeholders to align on program timing from design freeze/sensor position freeze through Alpha COB and vehicle MRDs.
• Map end-to-end supplier lead times, including quoting, negotiation, PO issuance, DFM loops, tooling, manufacturing, first article review, and shipping.
• Define and document Alpha build manufacturing methodology, balancing cost and lead time against build volumes.
• Maintain a master tracker of all custom parts with regular red/green status reporting on design freeze and sourcing risk.
• Coordinate component/subsystem testing requirements and ensure sufficient parts are ordered and delivered to test locations on time.
• Document deviations from production-intent tooling/materials that could affect test outcomes, in collaboration with test owners.
• Interface with the Car on Bench (COB) team on part requirements and negotiate cost/lead-time trade-offs (e.g., 3D-printed vs. cast/molded parts).
• Initiate and track purchase orders for tooling and parts, and track program spend by PO across tooling, materials, and NRE.
• Verify BOM accuracy in the clients PLM against engineering design intent and ensure timely part release.
• Create and maintain supplier-specific shared drive folders; manage RFQs, DFMs, OK2Tool documentation, and post-OK2Toolchange tracking.
• Hold regular supplier progress meetings to track development status and unblock issues.
• Coordinate consignment of loose hardware subcomponents to primary suppliers as needed to preserve delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with Google Logistics on import classification for internationally sourced parts.
• Track and coordinate build-phase deviations (DVs) with manufacturing and material management teams.
• Participate in Clear to Build (CTB) meetings, feeding live supplier tracking status to the core build team.
• Ensure a Design Verification Plan (DVP) is built for each subcomponent and publish monthly dashboards on test status.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of program/project management experience in automotive or complex hardware product development.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier timelines, tooling lead times, and part procurement for prototype/low-volume vehicle builds.
• Strong proficiency with PLM/BOM systems (Enovia or equivalent) and PO/spend tracking.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including experience producing executive-level status reporting.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional handoffs between commodities (e.g., harness, cleaning systems, structural framing)
• 8 months contract

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