New Model Program Engineer

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a key gatekeeper for New Model Programs, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards throughout the launch lifecycle
• Manage and oversee all activities related to pre-production build events, ensuring they meet program objectives for quality and efficiency
• Manage the ordering, building, testing, and ultimate disposition of pre-production vehicles, including execution of the Pre-Production Drive Fleet Evaluation Plan
• Manage the approval process for Product Development changes, ensuring these are integrated and proven out ahead of prototype builds
• Lead the build issues management process for the cross-functional program team, driving issues to resolution and ensuring timely closure of problems that could impact launch
• Co-chair relevant launch meetings and proactively drive resolution of part support issues for each pre-production build event
• Manage launch budget approval processes and execute elements specifically controlled by New Model Programs within the overall launch budget
• Prepare and present comprehensive New Model Program weekly assessment reports, providing clear status updates and highlighting potential risks
• Champion senior management presentations, effectively communicating program status, challenges, and proposed solutions
• Facilitate the smooth transition and integration of launch teams into the manufacturing plants

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project
• 2+ years of experience with problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets
• 1+ years of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations manufacturing, design, and/or program management, with Project management or launch experience

Skills

• Program Management - ability to maintain a list of issues and work with a cross functional team to resolve them

Nice-to-have / Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Program management experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong understanding of the processes and methodologies involved in bringing new vehicle models from development into full-scale production
• Experience with Engineering Change Management and Issue Management

Employment details

• This is a fully onsite position located at a Kentucky manufacturing facility.
• The position is based on a standard morning shift schedule with an estimated duration of 365 days.
• Overtime is required, with approximately 10 hours of overtime expected.