Program Engineer

Our client is a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in precision metal stamping, robotic welding, and automated assembly. With a strong reputation for quality and technical excellence, they support major OEMs through advanced manufacturing capabilities and a commitment to continuous improvement.
TheProgram 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.
Tasks & Responsibilities

• 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.

• Ensure compliance with all company, safety, and quality standards, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Proven ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and drive project success.

• Solid understanding of ERP systems and general business operations (sales, finance, purchasing, etc.).

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project).

• Experience in interpreting and applying GD&T and knowledge of CAD programs.

• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and APQP processes (preferred).

• Understanding of financial statement analysis and modeling (preferred).

• Knowledge of large-scale, global project implementations is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive presentation capabilities.