Program Manager – Automotive

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Location

Plastic Executive Recruiters
Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Workplace

On site

Job Description

About the role

An established Tier 1 automotive plastics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead new product launches and manage customer programs from development through production.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role working closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful program execution. The company is looking for someone who understands automotive manufacturing, takes ownership of their programs, and can drive results in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fully onsite position. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

  • Manage automotive programs from initial development through launch and production.
  • Own program timelines, budgets, deliverables, and customer expectations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing.
  • Lead customer communications, program reviews, and status updates.
  • Identify and resolve program risks to ensure successful launches.
  • Support APQP, PPAP, and other automotive launch requirements.
  • Drive accountability across departments to meet program milestones and customer commitments.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of Program or Project Management experience in automotive manufacturing required.
  • Experience with automotive injection molding strongly preferred.
  • Experience with painted, chromed, or decorative automotive plastic components is a plus.
  • Experience managing program budgets, timelines, and customer relationships.
  • This role is being advertised in larger cities for confidentiality purposes and may not reflect the exact location of the facility.
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Lead automotive programs from development through production in a fully onsite role; relocation assistance is available.

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