Program Manager

Design Hire LLC • Charlotte, NC

30d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Design Hire is seeking a Program Manager to lead new product development and product improvement initiatives within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who can drive cross-functional programs from concept through production while balancing technical execution, project schedules, quality, cost, and customer expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of program management, engineering, or new product development experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects involving new product development and product improvement.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, product development processes, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience developing and maintaining DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs, budgets, schedules, and customer expectations simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and automotive quality systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development programs from concept, design, validation, launch, and production implementation.
• Manage product improvement initiatives focused on quality, performance, manufacturability, and cost reduction.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, risk assessments, budgets, and program status updates while driving projects to completion.
• Support APQP activities, including FMEA development, Control Plans, design reviews, and product validation to ensure successful launches.

What This Job Offers

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