Program Manager

Albion, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Program Manager Automotive Manufacturing

Overview
A growing automotive manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the successful launch and execution of new production programs. This role focuses on managing programs from initial quotation through full production with a strong emphasis on injection molding manufacturing processes.

The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams to ensure programs meet customer expectations for quality timing and cost while maintaining profitability and operational efficiency. This position requires a strong technical background in automotive manufacturing and the leadership skills necessary to coordinate complex program launches in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

Manage multiple automotive programs from RFQ through production launch and ongoing support
Develop and maintain detailed program timelines milestones and resource plans
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer program communication
Ensure program deliverables meet customer expectations for quality timing and cost targets
Lead APQP activities and ensure compliance with automotive program launch standards

Manufacturing & Injection Molding Oversight

Coordinate tooling design mold development sampling and validation activities
Facilitate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and mold flow analysis
Support PPAP submissions and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards
Partner with engineering and production teams to optimize cycle times scrap rates and process efficiency
Manage engineering change requests and support continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Coordination

Lead collaboration across engineering quality production supply chain finance and sales teams
Facilitate internal and external program review meetings
Identify program risks early and implement mitigation plans
Monitor key program metrics including cost timing quality and capacity

Financial & Strategic Accountability

Track program budgets tooling investments and piece-price targets
Support quoting activities through cost modeling and feasibility reviews
Manage capital expenditures related to molds automation and production equipment
Ensure programs meet profitability and margin expectations

Qualifications

Required

Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5 years of program or project management experience in automotive manufacturing
Strong technical knowledge of injection molding processes tooling and plastic materials
Experience with APQP PPAP FMEA and Control Plans
Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality systems
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
Strong leadership communication and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency with program management tools ERP systems and Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools

Preferred

PMP certification
Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive suppliers
Background supporting high-volume manufacturing environments
Knowledge of automation and secondary operations such as assembly painting or ultrasonic welding

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
Technical understanding of plastics manufacturing and tooling processes
Customer-focused program leadership
Financial and commercial awareness
Risk identification and issue resolution
Strong organization and time management skills

will relocate

Position: Program Manager Automotive Manufacturing OverviewA growing automotive manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the successful launch and execution of new production programs. This role focuses on managing programs from initial quotation through full pro...