Program Manager Electronics / STW

Joyson Safety Systems; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyson Safety Systems in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Program Manager to lead steering wheel electronics programs from award through production. You will be the primary customer interface, responsible for timing, quality, cost, profitability, and customer satisfaction, coordinating Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in automotive program management, with knowledge of APQP/PPAP and experience with steering wheel electronics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of automotive program management, engineering, or product development experience.
• Experience with automotive electronics, steering wheel systems, controls, switches, sensors, HMI, or related products preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, product launches, and customer program management.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead steering wheel electronics programs from development through launch and production.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for program-related activities.
• Manage program timing, budgets, deliverables, and profitability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve quality, cost, and launch objectives.
• Drive issue resolution, risk management, and change management activities.
• Support APQP, PPAP, prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recovery plans to customers and leadership.
• Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure successful program execution.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Together We Saves Lives by Innovation!

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation for the future. We support lifelong learning and offer resources that help our team members establish a strong, solid foundation. We aim to promote from within, providing excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our talented team is hardworking and dedicated to keeping people safe. We foster a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. As our operations continue to grow, we are always seeking top talent to join our winning team.

Position Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for leading the development and launch of automotive steering wheel electronics programs from award through production. This role serves as the primary customer interface and is accountable for achieving program objectives related to timing, quality, cost, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The Program Manager works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure successful program execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead steering wheel electronics programs from development through launch and production.


• Serve as the primary customer contact for program-related activities.


• Manage program timing, budgets, deliverables, and profitability.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve quality, cost, and launch objectives.


• Drive issue resolution, risk management, and change management activities.


• Support APQP, PPAP, prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.


• Communicate program status, risks, and recovery plans to customers and leadership.


• Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure successful program execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.


• 5+ years of automotive program management, engineering, or product development experience.


• Experience with automotive electronics, steering wheel systems, controls, switches, sensors, HMI, or related products preferred.


• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, product launches, and customer program management.


• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tier 1 automotive supplier experience.


• Experience working directly with OEM customers.


• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Joyson Safety Systems does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need JSS immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

Joyson Safety Systems manages its recruitment processes internally. We do not accept resumes or profiles submitted by external agencies or headhunters that do not have an approved service agreement through the Joyson Safety Systems Purchasing department.

Any resumes sent to any employee of our organization without an approved contract will be treated as public information and will be considered free of charge. We will not recognize any fees or assume any financial responsibility arising from the hiring of candidates whose profiles have been submitted to Joyson.