Program Manager - Automotive Launch
Johnson Electric
United States, Plymouth, MI
Full-Time
Competitive
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Join Our Team as a Program Manager – Automotive Products Group at Johnson Electric!
Location: Plymouth, MI USA
Vacancy Type: New
Schedule: Full‑time
Relocation: Depending on Position
Travel: Regular domestic and international travel to JE plants and customer sites; may require overseas travel
As a Program Manager, you will lead end-to-end execution of complex automotive Interior, Powertrain, and Thermal products from quotation through to serial production. Operating in a multi-cultural environment, you will bridge the gap between global engineering centers, manufacturing facilities, and North American Customers to ensure on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and budget compliance.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Program Lifecycle Ownership: Manage the complete product lifecycle from concept, quoting, and program award, through product development, supplier selection, launch, and post-production.
Customer Interfacing: Serve as the primary point of contact for applicable Customers, ensuring program deliverables align with their specific expectations, timelines, and technical requirements.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams—including Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Finance, and Plant Operations.
Budget & Schedule Management: Develop and manage master program timelines, gateways, functional milestones, and budgets, while identifying and mitigating risks.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure all program phases adhere to automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949), engineering change management processes, and APQP/PPAP requirements.
Global Collaboration: Facilitate smooth communication and alignment between international sites, respecting and navigating multi-cultural business practices.
What We’re Looking For:
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar.
Degree: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, Engineering or similar academic major.
Continuous Improvement:Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Technology Adoption: Experience leveraging AI tools or predictive analytics for automated scheduling, risk forecasting, or program data synthesis.
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you!
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.