Vehicle Launch Program Engineer — New Model Programs

Optimal Staffing; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Staffing seeks a New Model Program Engineer to lead launch activities for vehicle and powertrain programs in North America manufacturing. You will govern program processes, oversee pre-production builds, and manage vehicle fleets, changes, and risk communication to senior management.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, driving issue resolution, and ensuring budget adherence across launch phases.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• 2+ years of experience with problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.
• 1+ years of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations manufacturing, design, and/or program management, with Project management or launch experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a gatekeeper for New Model Programs, ensuring adherence to processes and standards throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Manage pre-production build events to meet quality and efficiency objectives.
• Oversee vehicle fleet management including ordering, building, testing and disposition of pre-production vehicles and drive fleet evaluation.
• Direct change oversight for Product Development changes, ensuring integration before prototype builds.
• Lead build issue management with cross-functional teams to drive resolution and closure.
• Co-chair launch meetings and drive resolution of part support issues for each pre-production build.
• Manage launch budget approval processes and execution of budget-controlled elements.
• Prepare and present weekly New Model Program assessments highlighting status and risks.
• Champion senior management communications on program status, challenges, and solutions.
• Facilitate smooth transition of launch teams into manufacturing plants.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving with statistics

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Optimal Staffing seeks a New Model Program Engineer to lead launch activities for vehicle and powertrain programs in North America manufacturing. You will govern program processes, oversee pre-production builds, and manage vehicle fleets, changes, and risk communication to senior management.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, driving issue resolution, and ensuring budget adherence across launch phases.