Overview
On Site
$90 - $100
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
100% Travel
Skills
bilingual
Chinese
Automotive
Manufacturing Industry
Automotive Manufacturing Industry
vendor management
Vehicle Program Management
PMP
OEM
Job Details
Job Description
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
1. Minimum 8 years experience within the Automotive Manufacturing Industry
2. Minimum 8 years experience with China-based manufacturing operations and vendor management
3. Minimum 8 years' experience with Executive Summary - Ability to stand up in front of VPs and highlight status and risks to executives. And presentations.
4. Must be bilingual in Chinese
Position Summary:
Inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience.
As we develop our vertically integrated manufacturing portfolio at AMP-1 in Casa Grande, AZ, we are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager, Operations/Manufacturing to lead the cross
functional operations program driving the industrialization and launch of assigned vehicle programs. This role is
accountable for ensuring synchronized planning/readiness across all manufacturing shops and enabling functions to
shepherd successful vehicle introductions that meet timing, cost, and quality targets.
This is a high-impact role that requires an ownership mindset, passion for excellence, and the ability to act with urgency
in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
You Will:
Serve as the Voice of Operations/Manufacturing towards Vehicle Program Management (VPM), Engineering (R&D), Supply Chain, and other centralized business functions, ensuring synchronized product maturity and factory capability.
Provide program oversight for the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), supporting Project Controls for assigned vehicle programs.
Lead cross-functional readiness across all manufacturing shops (Stamping, Body in White, Paint, General Assembly, Powertrain) and enabling functions (Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Launch, IT/MES, EHS, Quality, Material Planning)
Drive execution of manufacturing-led pre-production build phases and ensure equipment, workforce, component availability, and logistics readiness are on track.
Chair operational governance forums; contribute to stage-gate criteria, escalation protocols, and PDP milestone reviews.
Collaborate with global operations leadership, engineering, supply chain, etc to resolve constraints and drive execution.
You Bring:
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Project Management, STEM or related discipline
A minimum of 8 years experience in automotive program management, OEM experience preferred
Experience supporting vehicle launches, managing complex manufacturing programs
Strong understanding of vertically integrated manufacturing processes and their intersection with product development.
Proficiency in program governance, risk management, and integrated scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement frameworks.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for program execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
PMP or PgMP certification.
Experience with EV manufacturing and global operations.
Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, S&OP processes, and digital manufacturing systems (MES, ERP).
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