New Model Program Engineer

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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