Program Engineer Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Project Engineer Job Description 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. Responsibilities + 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. + Monitor the product lifecycle to ensure long-term customer satisfaction. Essential Skills + Proficiency in project management. + Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). + Experience in automotive engineering and product launch from cradle to grave. + Ability to develop quotes and act as the point of contact for customers. + Knowledge of APQP process. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Stamping experience. + Experience with equipment installation. + Skills in machine studies, automotive stamping, design, manufacturing process, and machine installation. Work Environment The work environment consists of approximately 60% desk work. The team includes two launch coordinators who spend most of their time on the floor, setting parts and checking quality. The engineer will spend some time on the floor but will primarily focus on desk work. The position offers benefits including holiday and paid time off. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.00 – $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.