Project Manager

We are seeking a results‑driven Project Manager to direct automotive manufacturing programs from initiation through production launch. In this role you will oversee program scheduling, financial management, supplier sourcing, and cross‑functional team coordination to ensure all customer milestones, cost targets, and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Project Governance & Execution: Direct overall program planning, scheduling, and financial control to achieve client milestones and hit business gross margin targets; implement and enforce standardized project management gate systems.
• Supplier & Sourcing Management: Issue and analyze Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for component tooling, materials, and packaging; lead sourcing decisions, negotiating pricing, payment, and delivery terms with key suppliers.
• APQP & PPAP Oversight: Initiate and monitor supplier APQP processes, vendor production readiness reviews, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for new award programs.
• Cost Engineering & Change Management: Drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) and cost‑reduction initiatives in collaboration with engineering and supply chain teams; manage engineering change requests and cost‑impact tracking.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary technical and financial liaison to customers, arbitrating project conflicts and conducting regular program status reviews.
• Cross‑Functional KPI Tracking: Partner across plant management, quality, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved.

Qualifications

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field (MBA or PMI/PMP certification is a strong plus).
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience with hands‑on operational knowledge; prior program management experience within the automotive manufacturing sector is preferred.
• Program Management Tools: Strong proficiency in APQP, Stage‑Gate program management, and PPAP submission processes.
• Leadership & Problem‑Solving: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed organization and handle technical/financial conflict resolution.
• Technical Familiarity (Nice‑to‑Have): Hands‑on experience with stamped metal components, welded assemblies, and associated tooling processes.
• Language: Fluency in English (if non‑native speaker).