Program Manager

Design Hire is seeking a Program Manager to lead new product development and product improvement initiatives within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who can drive cross-functional programs from concept through production while balancing technical execution, project schedules, quality, cost, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product development programs from concept, design, validation, launch, and production implementation.
• Manage product improvement initiatives focused on quality, performance, manufacturability, and cost reduction.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, risk assessments, budgets, and program status updates while driving projects to completion.
• Support APQP activities, including FMEA development, Control Plans, design reviews, and product validation to ensure successful launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of program management, engineering, or new product development experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects involving new product development and product improvement.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, product development processes, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience developing and maintaining DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and automotive quality systems is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs, budgets, schedules, and customer expectations simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

We are a boutique recruitment agency prioritizing excellence over volume, specializing in Engineering, Design, and IT. Our team consists of degreed engineers and seasoned recruiters. This unique blend of technical backgrounds equips us to effectively match candidates with even the most demanding roles.