Program Manager

Mitchell Plastics • Sterling Heights, MI

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Our continued growth and commitment to innovation create exciting opportunities for our team members to build their careers while helping shape the future of automotive interiors. As part of our Corporate Engineering team, you’ll work with talented professionals across North America and play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for our global customers. In this role, you will lead automotive programs from concept through launch, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Tooling, and our customers to ensure successful delivery of world-class products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in engineering interior decorative and functional automotive components for automotive suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and CAD software
• Understanding of IATF 16949 quality and environmental management systems
• Familiarity with OEM customer-specific requirements
• Experience working directly with automotive OEMs
• Willingness and ability to travel within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico as required

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of program development, including timing, engineering, tooling, validation, and launch activities
• Manage program schedules, risks, open issues, and communication across cross-functional teams
• Drive design reviews, feasibility studies, testing, and customer approvals
• Coordinate tooling development, process readiness, and production launch activities
• Partner with internal teams and automotive customers to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions

What This Job Offers

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