Engineering Program Manager

Job ID: Anticipated close date Jul 27, 2026. Contract to Hire position based in Sheboygan, WI.

About the role

The Engineering Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional engineering programs from initial concept through production launch. This role oversees program schedules, engineering deliverables, technical issue resolution, and launch readiness while coordinating closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development programs through all phases, including design, validation, industrialization, PPAP, launch, and ongoing production.
• Develop, maintain, and track detailed project schedules, milestones, and engineering deliverables to ensure on-time program execution.
• Coordinate engineering resources and cross-functional teams to align activities, resolve conflicts, and meet program objectives.
• Lead design reviews and technical reviews, ensuring that engineering decisions are well-documented and aligned with program requirements.
• Own and drive engineering change activities (ECR/ECN), ensuring changes are evaluated, approved, and implemented effectively.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks while driving issue resolution to maintain launch readiness and product quality.
• Support prototype builds, validation testing, pilot runs, and production launches, ensuring smooth transitions between development phases.
• Communicate program status, key risks, and recovery plans clearly and regularly to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Maintain comprehensive program documentation and contribute to continuous process improvement in program management and engineering practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of program management experience, preferably in an engineering or technical environment.
• Experience leading and managing multiple concurrent programs while balancing priorities and resources.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to lead complex engineering programs from concept through launch.
• Technical project management experience, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities.
• Hands-on experience with DFMEA and other structured engineering quality and risk analysis tools.
• Knowledge of the automotive industry, including typical development processes and quality expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for schedule creation, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience using Jama or similar requirements management tools to manage specifications and traceability.
• Familiarity with ASPICE or comparable automotive software and systems process standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field.
• Experience supporting the automotive industry, with exposure to OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present program status, risks, and recovery plans to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of driving continuous process improvement in engineering and program management environments.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site in Sheboygan, WI, working closely with engineering and cross-functional teams in a collaborative, production-oriented environment. The position involves regular interaction with internal departments as well as suppliers and customers to support design, validation, industrialization, and launch activities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)