DirectPath Recruiting Services ยท 2 days ago
Program Manager
DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer to identify a Program Manager who will lead programs from quotation and prototype through launch and production. This role serves as the primary customer interface and drives cross-functional execution across engineering, tooling, manufacturing, and quality.
Responsibilities
Own the full program lifecycle including quoting, prototypes, pre-production, launch, and production support
Act as the primary liaison between the customer and internal teams
Lead tooling, automation, and manufacturing readiness from an engineering perspective
Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, Tool Room, and Purchasing
Prepare and manage program quotes, cost breakdowns, and engineering changes
Analyze quote vs. actuals and support cost-reduction initiatives
Establish and maintain program timing plans and report progress to leadership
Support customer presentations, launches, and on-site program activities
Qualification
Required
Automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 / Tier 2 experience
Proven success managing programs from quote through launch
Strong understanding of tooling, manufacturing processes, and cost management
Preferred
OEM customer-facing experience
Company
DirectPath Recruiting Services
Staffing and Recruiting
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase