Program Manager (Automotive Stamping)

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Location

Kaav
Trenton, GA, United States

Workplace

On site

Job Description

About the role

Program Manager (Automotive Stamping) at Kaav in Trenton, Georgia.

  • Duration: 6-12 months, potential C-D Trenton GA 30752 (Relocation works)
  • USC GC only

Prescreening questions:

  • Where and when have you dealt with the stamping process?
  • Give an example of a recent program that you managed from cradle to grave, planning to production for automotive parts.

Requirements

  • Must have experience managing an automotive program launch from planning to production.
  • Must have experience managing timelines, deliverables, budgets, timing, coordination of resources.
  • Must have experience with stamping processes and parts for the automotive industry.
  • Proficiency in project management.
  • Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). APQP, equipment installation.
  • Experience in automotive engineering and product launch from cradle to grave.
  • Ability to develop quotes and act as the point of contact for customers.

Responsibilities

The Program Engineer is responsible for managing and executing all phases of product launch projects, from planning through production. This includes leading APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring deliverables meet customer and company expectations for quality, budget, and timing.

  • Manage project planning and timing milestones; coordinate resources and activities to support various forms of product launches.
  • Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for assigned projects, ensuring synchronization of internal and customer timelines.
  • Prepare, maintain, and track project plans that meet milestone, budget, and quality requirements.
  • Communicate project status, issues, timelines, and action items to management and stakeholders regularly.
  • Support customer needs through pilot builds, testing, run-at-rate events, and internal process sign-offs.
  • Present project status at defined milestone reviews, including actionable solutions to keep projects on track.

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Manage automotive stamping program launches from planning through production, coordinating timelines, resources, APQP activities, and deliverables.

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