Program Manager| Automotive Launch

Qualified Professional & Technical (QPT) - A division of Qualified Staffing; Pontiac (MI); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Qualified Professional and Technical Group has been engaged to locate a talented Program Manager for our client. The role involves indirectly leading development teams to launch programs that meet customer expectations and milestones while achieving budgetary targets for tooling, capital, testing, and gross margin.

You will lead VA/VE initiatives and Engineering Changes, collaborating with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure successful program launches across global

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field required.
• PMP preferred; 5-7 years of experience in Automotive sales, engineering or operations management.
• 2+ years in Tier 1 Automotive Project/Program Management.
• Experience with APQP and exterior, Class A surfaces.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technology – Assembly, Injection Molding, Roll Forming, Extrusion, Metal Forming and Machining; Anodizing.
• Ability to build relationships and lead others through influence to meet customer demands and milestones.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Indirectly lead development teams to launch projects meeting customer expectations and milestones.
• Manage target budgets for tooling, capital, testing, prototype and gross margin.
• Lead VA/VE efforts and Engineering Changes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to launch programs successfully.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Influence leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Finance

Descripción del empleo

PROGRAM MANAGER

The Qualified Professional and Technical Group has been engaged to locate a talented Program Manager to join our client’s team. In this position, you will have the opportunity to indirectly lead development teams to launch projects that deliver on customer expectations and milestones while achieving target budget for tooling, capital, testing, prototype and gross margin. You are also responsible for leading the teams on VA/VE and Engineering Changes. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to successfully launch programs.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field required;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred5-7 years of experience in Automotive Sales, Engineering or Operations Management;
• 2+ years of experience in Tier 1 Automotive Project/Program Management;
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and exterior, Class A surfaces;
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technology – Assembly, Injection Molding, Roll Forming, Extrusion, Metal Forming and Machining (Fabrication), & Anodizing;
• Ability to build relationships and lead others through influence to meet customer demands and milestones;
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

THE CLIENT:

Our client has served as a Tier I automotive supplier for nearly 50 years and continues to bring new innovations to exterior trim products. Advanced engineering techniques and cutting-edge technologies are applied to design products that enhance the style and utility of vehicles. Our client has operation or production capabilities across the globe and continues to expand their presence.