Program Manager- (Automotive Stamping)
- Trenton, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must have experience managing an automotive program launch from planning to production.
- Must have experience managing timelines, deliverables, budgets, timing, coordination of resources.
- Must have experience with stamping processes and parts for automotive industry.
- Proficiency in project management.
- Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). APQP, equipment installation.
- Experience in automotive engineering and product launch from cradle to grave.
- Ability to develop quotes and act as the point of contact for customers.
- The Program Engineer is responsible for managing and executing all phases of product launch projects, from planning through production. This includes leading APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring deliverables meet customer and company expectations for quality, budget, and timing.
- Manage project planning and timing milestones; coordinate resources and activities to support various forms of product launches.
- Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for assigned projects, ensuring synchronization of internal and customer timelines.
- Prepare, maintain, and track project plans that meet milestone, budget, and quality requirements.
- Communicate project status, issues, timelines, and action items to management and stakeholders regularly.
- Support customer needs through pilot builds, testing, run-at-rate events, and internal process sign-offs.
- Present project status at defined milestone reviews, including actionable solutions to keep projects on track.
- Monitor the product lifecycle to ensure long-term customer satisfaction.