Program Manager

EDAG Mexico • Novi, MI

6d

About The Position

Develop and maintain detailed right-to-left timelines driving on-time part delivery to Material Required Dates (MRD) across COB, HIL, and vehicle builds. Coordinate internal and supplier stakeholders to align on program timing from design freeze/sensor position freeze through Alpha COB and vehicle MRDs. Map end-to-end supplier lead times, including quoting, negotiation, PO issuance, DFM loops, tooling, manufacturing, first article review, and shipping. Define and document Alpha build manufacturing methodology, balancing cost and lead time against build volumes. Maintain a master tracker of all custom parts with regular red/green status reporting on design freeze and sourcing risk. Coordinate component/subsystem testing requirements and ensure sufficient parts are ordered and delivered to test locations on time. Document deviations from production-intent tooling/materials that could affect test outcomes, in collaboration with test owners. Interface with the Car on Bench (COB) team on part requirements and negotiate cost/lead-time trade-offs (e.g., 3D-printed vs. cast/molded parts). Initiate and track purchase orders for tooling and parts, and track program spend by PO across tooling, materials, and NRE. Verify BOM accuracy in the clients PLM against engineering design intent and ensure timely part release. Create and maintain supplier-specific shared drive folders; manage RFQs, DFMs, OK2Tool documentation, and post-OK2Toolchange tracking. Hold regular supplier progress meetings to track development status and unblock issues. Coordinate consignment of loose hardware subcomponents to primary suppliers as needed to preserve delivery timelines. Coordinate with Google Logistics on import classification for internationally sourced parts. Track and coordinate build-phase deviations (DVs) with manufacturing and material management teams. Participate in Clear to Build (CTB) meetings, feeding live supplier tracking status to the core build team. Ensure a Design Verification Plan (DVP) is built for each subcomponent and publish monthly dashboards on test status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of program/project management experience in automotive or complex hardware product development.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier timelines, tooling lead times, and part procurement for prototype/low-volume vehicle builds.
• Strong proficiency with PLM/BOM systems (Enovia or equivalent) and PO/spend tracking.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including experience producing executive-level status reporting.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional handoffs between commodities (e.g., harness, cleaning systems, structural framing)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed right-to-left timelines driving on-time part delivery to Material Required Dates (MRD) across COB, HIL, and vehicle builds.
• Coordinate internal and supplier stakeholders to align on program timing from design freeze/sensor position freeze through Alpha COB and vehicle MRDs.
• Map end-to-end supplier lead times, including quoting, negotiation, PO issuance, DFM loops, tooling, manufacturing, first article review, and shipping.
• Define and document Alpha build manufacturing methodology, balancing cost and lead time against build volumes.
• Maintain a master tracker of all custom parts with regular red/green status reporting on design freeze and sourcing risk.
• Coordinate component/subsystem testing requirements and ensure sufficient parts are ordered and delivered to test locations on time.
• Document deviations from production-intent tooling/materials that could affect test outcomes, in collaboration with test owners.
• Interface with the Car on Bench (COB) team on part requirements and negotiate cost/lead-time trade-offs (e.g., 3D-printed vs. cast/molded parts).
• Initiate and track purchase orders for tooling and parts, and track program spend by PO across tooling, materials, and NRE.
• Verify BOM accuracy in the clients PLM against engineering design intent and ensure timely part release.
• Create and maintain supplier-specific shared drive folders; manage RFQs, DFMs, OK2Tool documentation, and post-OK2Toolchange tracking.
• Hold regular supplier progress meetings to track development status and unblock issues.
• Coordinate consignment of loose hardware subcomponents to primary suppliers as needed to preserve delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with Google Logistics on import classification for internationally sourced parts.
• Track and coordinate build-phase deviations (DVs) with manufacturing and material management teams.
• Participate in Clear to Build (CTB) meetings, feeding live supplier tracking status to the core build team.
• Ensure a Design Verification Plan (DVP) is built for each subcomponent and publish monthly dashboards on test status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior