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New Model Program Engineer
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What they do
An Engineering Program Manager provides support and/or lead teams through the Engineering development process and implementation of company's products. Projects are typically shorter-term, less complex and more contained with a defined time frame. Programs are typically longer-term, multi-functional, multi-project with complex requirements and effort. Manage activities, resource capability, schedules, budgets, and ensure cross company communications to facilitate product completion on schedule within budget. Work with engineering management to identify and improve process and program efficiencies.
$153,191 / year median in Michigan
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Rate Range:
$30/hour to $32/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. New Model Program Engineer Job Responsibilities include: Lead and coordinate new vehicle and powertrain launch programs, ensuring successful execution of program milestones, timelines, budgets, and quality objectives. Manage pre-production build activities, vehicle fleet testing, and launch readiness processes to support seamless transition into manufacturing operations. Drive issue management activities by tracking, escalating, and resolving cross-functional launch issues that may impact program delivery. Oversee engineering change management and design change approval processes to ensure product readiness before prototype and production builds. Prepare and present program status reports, risk assessments, launch metrics, and executive updates to leadership and key stakeholders. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, product development, and operations teams to support plant integration, launch execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. 1-4 years of experience in Program Management, Vehicle Operations, Manufacturing, Product Development, Launch Engineering, or Automotive Engineering. Experience supporting new vehicle or powertrain launch activities, including pre-production builds, issue management, engineering change coordination, and manufacturing readiness. Strong project management and problem-solving skills with experience using Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and cross-functional collaboration to track risks, resolve issues, and support successful program execution. If you are interested in this role, then please clickAPPLY NOW.
For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gagan.Sharma@ akkodisgroup.com.