Technical Program Manager – Automotive Seating / Interiors

Apex Systems; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an early‑career Technical Program Manager to lead automotive seating projects from concept through industrialization. You will own coordinating multi‑discipline teams, drive schedules, manage risks, and deliver programs on time and within cost targets in a fast‑paced environment.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy to scope work, define requirements, and provide clear program updates, while building hands‑on experience across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering or related)
• 2–5 years of experience in technical program management or project engineering
• Solid understanding of product development lifecycle (design to launch)
• Experience with automotive interiors or seating preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive complex engineering programs to SOP and beyond
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy teams to scope work and deliver updates
• Support full engineering lifecycle from ideation through industrialization
• Identify and resolve program risks and bottlenecks across teams
• Maintain supplier relationships to ensure timely parts for build events
• Lead cross‑functional decision‑making and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Technical Program Management

Program Management

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job#: 3057009

Job#: 3057009

Job Description

Position Description

We’re looking for a motivated early-career Technical Program Manager (or Project Engineer) to join our high-performing automotive seating team. You’ll play a critical role in delivering next-generation EV seating systems that hit aggressive targets for cost, weight, efficiency, performance, and quality. Working in a small, collaborative, technically deep team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience driving complex hardware programs from concept through industrialization while learning directly from seasoned engineering leaders. This is a fast‑paced environment that rewards ownership, technical curiosity, clear communication, and a systems‑level mindset. It’s not for everyone – but it offers the chance to do some of the best work of your career and make a visible impact on future vehicles.

What You’ll Do

• Use your technical background to holistically drive complex engineering challenges to resolution, ensuring programs stay on track for Start of Production (SOP) and beyond.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy teams to scope work, define requirements, identify risks, estimate budgets, and deliver clear, actionable program updates.
• Support the full engineering lifecycle – from ideation and design through validation, integration, and efficient industrialization – for fully integrated seating and interior systems.
• Proactively surface issues from design reviews, virtual builds, and physical build events, then drive containment and resolution across teams to protect the program schedule and quality.
• Monitor deliverables for system compatibility, integration opportunities, and ways to increase velocity and collaboration.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships (in partnership with Supply Chain) to secure timely parts and support for build events.
• Prepare focused meeting agendas that drive decisions, eliminate bottlenecks, and retire risks.
• Champion transparency: make problems visible early and ensure risk‑mitigation plans are actively executed.

Skills Required

Program Manage PM’s & Projects, Program Management, Mechanical Engineering

Skills Preferred

AIAG APQP, PPAP processes , Testing – Performance

Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

2-5 years of experience in technical program management, project engineering, or a similar role supporting hardware development (early-career candidates with strong internships or co‑op experience are encouraged to apply).

Solid understanding of the product development lifecycle (design, development, validation, integration, and launch).

Familiarity with materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies commonly used in automotive interiors or seating.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and timelines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Drive engineering teams to resolve issues identified in reviews, virtual builds, and physical events.

Track and manage program deliverables while flagging potential incompatibilities or synergies across vehicle systems.

Facilitate cross‑functional decision‑making with engineering, finance, and strategy stakeholders.

Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tools, and team execution. Please submit candidates at a bill rate to support this position.

Experience Preferred

Experience with automotive seating, interiors, or EV systems.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.

Experience working in a cross‑functional, matrixed environment.

A systems‑oriented mindset with natural curiosity and drive for exceptional execution and continuous improvement.

Passion for automotive innovation and delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused products.

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Education Preferred

Master’s Degree

Additional Information

HYBRID / 4 days per week in office

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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