Program Manager - Injection Molding & New Product Launches

AV Hiring USA; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AV Hiring USA is seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Conover, NC. This role leads engineering changes across multiple product lines from design through launch, ensuring APQP and change-control compliance and supporting ISO-based quality systems.

The successful candidate interfaces with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth launches, manages BOMs in the MRP system, and drives cost efficiencies while meeting schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Discipline.
• 1-3 years program management experience.
• 3+ years experience in Injection Molding.
• Working experience with ISO 14001, IATF 16949 etc.
• Working experience of CAD systems.
• Previous experience in automotive or automotive supplier industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of new programs within budget.
• Be the program leader for all issues prior to PPAP approval.
• Ensure BOM loaded into the MRP system and SOP readiness.
• Use engineering change process to update BOM after loading and SOP.
• Provide sales with information to manage within requirements and costs.
• Oversee tooling and equipment suppliers within requirements and budget.
• Lead major engineering changes or tooling refurbishments after SOP.

Skills

Program management

Communication

ISO standards knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD systems

MRP systems

Job description

AV Hiring USA is seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Conover, NC. This role leads engineering changes across multiple product lines from design through launch, ensuring APQP and change-control compliance and supporting ISO-based quality systems.

The successful candidate interfaces with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth launches, manages BOMs in the MRP system, and drives cost efficiencies while meeting schedule and budget.