Strategic Program Manager – Automotive & Manufacturing

Woodbridge; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan with company match

Flexible working hours

Wellness program with coaching

Job summary

Woodbridge is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to plan, execute and finalize programs with OE and/or T1 customers. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage resources and budgets to deliver on time and within scope.

The role requires four or more years in program management, product engineering, or technical sales, with strong manufacturing awareness and the ability to read automotive drawings. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in program management, product/process engineering, product development or technical sales.
• Experience and working knowledge of manufacturing processes, products and capabilities.
• Ability to interpret automotive drawings, designs and specifications.
• Strong understanding of customer quality, commercial and technical requirements.
• Understanding of GD&T is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management with OE and/or T1 customers.
• Serve as primary interface to customer Quality and Engineering.
• Manage timing, deliverables and tooling budget for OE-level customers and others as needed.
• Oversee engineering change financials, margin improvement, VA/VE activities from inception to end of life.
• Coordinate with Product Managers and Business Development Managers for customer-product alignment.
• Lead the APQP Launch Tracker process.
• Support customer meetings and site visits at Woodbridge and supplier facilities.

Skills

Program management

Engineering knowledge

Customer-facing

APQP process

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Job description

Woodbridge is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to plan, execute and finalize programs with OE and/or T1 customers. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage resources and budgets to deliver on time and within scope.

The role requires four or more years in program management, product engineering, or technical sales, with strong manufacturing awareness and the ability to read automotive drawings. Travel to customer sites may be required.