Now Hiring: New Model Program Engineer
Location: Allen Park, MI
Pay Rate: $31.96/hour
Ready to play a key role in launching the next generation of automotive manufacturing programs? Join a dynamic team where you'll lead critical project coordination, issue resolution, and launch activities that help bring new vehicle and powertrain programs into production. As a New Model Program Engineer, you'll support the execution of new manufacturing launches by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking project milestones, and driving issue resolution. This role focuses on program management, pre-production build support, launch readiness, quality tracking, change management, reporting, and budget coordination.
Job Duties
- Manage new model vehicle and powertrain launch activities from planning through production readiness.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to track project milestones, action items, and launch deliverables.
- Lead issue identification, tracking, and resolution to ensure on-time program execution.
- Oversee pre-production build events and support manufacturing launch readiness activities.
- Manage pre-production vehicle fleets, including ordering, testing, evaluation, and disposition.
- Coordinate engineering and design change approvals to support successful prototype and production builds.
- Facilitate launch meetings and drive resolution of material, part, and production support issues.
- Monitor launch budgets, timelines, and program status while preparing reports for leadership.
- Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
- Support the integration of launch teams and processes into manufacturing operations.
- Travel as needed to support plant activities, launch events, and program objectives.
Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Engineering or related technical field preferred
- 1+ year of manufacturing, vehicle operations, powertrain, program management, or launch experience
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project
- Experience managing issues, tracking action plans, and working with cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to travel as needed
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD&D Insurance
Apply Now
If you're an organized, detail-oriented professional with project management experience and a passion for manufacturing operations, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply today for this exciting opportunity in Allen Park, MI!
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