New Model Program Engineer

Company introductionWe are seeking a New Model Program Engineer to join our North America Manufacturing Plants team, playing a critical role in the successful launch of new vehicle and powertrain models.Role summary / purposeThe New Model Program Engineer is an individual contributor role essential for driving launch excellence for new vehicle and powertrain models across North America Manufacturing Plants. This position is responsible for 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.Key responsibilitiesProgram Governance: Serve as a key gatekeeper for New Model Programs, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards throughout the launch lifecycle.Pre-Production Build Management: Manage and oversee all activities related to pre-production build events, ensuring they meet program objectives for quality and efficiency.Vehicle Fleet Management: Manage the ordering, building, testing, and ultimate disposition of pre-production vehicles, including execution of the Pre-Production Drive Fleet Evaluation Plan.Design Change Oversight: Manage the approval process for Product Development changes, ensuring these are integrated and proven out ahead of prototype builds.Issue Resolution Leadership: Lead the build issues management process for the cross-functional program team, driving issues to resolution and ensuring timely closure of problems that could impact launch.Meeting Coordination Issue Driving: Co-chair relevant launch meetings and proactively drive resolution of part support issues for each pre-production build event.Budget Execution: Manage launch budget approval processes and execute elements specifically controlled by New Model Programs within the overall launch budget.Reporting Assessment: Prepare and present comprehensive New Model Program weekly assessment reports, providing clear status updates and highlighting potential risks.Senior Management Communication: Champion senior management presentations, effectively communicating program status, challenges, and proposed solutions.Team Integration Support: Facilitate the smooth transition and integration of launch teams into the manufacturing plants.Requirements - education & experienceBachelor's degree4 years of experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project2 years of experience with problem-solving disciplines using statistical mindsets1 year of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations, manufacturing design, and/or program management with project management or launch experienceRequired skillsProgram management and launch executionIssue resolution and problem-solvingBudget management and financial oversightCross-functional team collaborationProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management toolsNice-to-have / preferred skillsBachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical fieldProgram management experienceManufacturing experienceStrong communication skills, both written and verbalDemonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and highly organizedStrong understanding of the processes and methodologies involved in bringing new vehicle models from development into full-scale productionExperience with Engineering Change Management and Issue ManagementEmployment details - type, location, hoursThis is a fully onsite position. Ability to travel is required.Desired Skills and ExperienceHi All, I'm currently recruiting for this position. Please click on the job title below to view the Job Description and apply to it!Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions. If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting HR-InfoImpellamNA@impellam.com or fill out this form to request accommodations.