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. 

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. 

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. 

Requirements  

• 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.