Senior PM, Automotive Plastics & Injection Molding

JVIS USA; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JVIS USA in Michigan seeks a Senior Program Manager with a proven background in automotive plastics and injection molding to lead complex customer programs from concept through production launch.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in program management within the automotive plastics and injection molding industry and will manage tooling development, APQP, PPAP, engineering changes, validation, and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive program plans for assigned customer programs from concept through production launch.
• Lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Tooling, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations to ensure alignment and timely achievement of program milestones.
• Define program scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Manage all phases of program execution while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and company objectives.
• Monitor program performance using KPIs, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation and contingency plans to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate APQP, PPAP, tooling development, engineering changes, validation activities, and production readiness.
• Prepare and deliver regular program status reports, presentations, and executive updates.
• Manage program documentation, change control activities, budgets, timing, and customer deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance program execution, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

PM skills

Communication

Analytical

Stakeholder mgmt

APQP/PPAP

Cross-functional

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Mold tooling

APQP/PPAP tooling

PM software

Job description

JVIS USA in Michigan seeks a Senior Program Manager with a proven background in automotive plastics and injection molding to lead complex customer programs from concept through production launch.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in program management within the automotive plastics and injection molding industry and will manage tooling development, APQP, PPAP, engineering changes, validation, and production readiness.