Program Manager

About the Company

A tier-1 automotive supplier that supplies stamped and robotic-welded metal components to the automotive industry. They make structural parts like frames and cradles that ultimately go into vehicles for major OEMs.

About the Role

The Engineering Program Manager serves as the direct link between automotive customers and internal engineering, tooling, and commercial teams, this position ensures program profitability, timing, and successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for automotive OEM customers regarding program status and launch deliverables.
• Manage program budgets, capital expenditures, piece price, and overall project profitability.
• Lead cross-functional teams through APQP, PPAP, and FMEA frameworks from development through production.
• Monitor prototype builds, tooling timelines, and design control procedures.
• Utilize project tracking tools like traX or Microsoft Project to manage project milestones.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of program or project management experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with automotive launch and quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.
• Experience managing program finances, budgets, piece-price metrics, and project timelines.
• Experience using project tracking or scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or similar systems.
• Proven customer-facing experience, preferably working directly with automotive OEM accounts.