The New Model Program Engineer plays a critical role in the successful launch of new vehicle and powertrain models within North America manufacturing plants.
This position is responsible for the overall program management and delivery of new vehicle programs, ensuring successful execution across various phases including issue resolution, quality and status assessments, vehicle fleet management, and adherence to established budgets and timing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
2+ years of experience with problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets
1+ years of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations manufacturing, design, and/or program management, with Project management or launch experience.
Travel Requirement: This position requires frequent and extensive long-term travel (up to 9-12 months at a time) to support vehicle and powertrain assembly plants during new model launches.
Even better, you may have...
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
Program management experience.
Manufacturing experience.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized.
Experience demonstrating a strong understanding of the processes and methodologies involved in bringing new vehicle models from development into full-scale production.
Experience with Engineering Change Management and Issue Management.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproblem solvingstatistical analysispowertrain operationsvehicle operationsmanufacturingproject managementengineering change managementissue management

Soft Skills

strong communicationdetail-orientedhighly organized

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeBachelor’s degree in engineering