Job Description
Position Description:
About the Role We're looking for a motivated early-career Technical Program Manager (or Project Engineer) to join our high-performing automotive seating team. You'll play a critical role in delivering next-generation EV seating systems that hit aggressive targets for cost, weight, efficiency, performance, and quality. Working in a small, collaborative, technically deep team, you'll gain hands-on experience driving complex hardware programs from concept through industrialization while learning directly from seasoned engineering leaders. This is a fast-paced environment that rewards ownership, technical curiosity, clear communication, and a systems-level mindset. It's not for everyone but it offers the chance to do some of the best work of your career and make a visible impact on future vehicles. What You'll Do " Use your technical background to holistically drive complex engineering challenges to resolution, ensuring programs stay on track for Start of Production (SOP) and beyond. " Collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy teams to scope work, define requirements, identify risks, estimate budgets, and deliver clear, actionable program updates. " Support the full engineering lifecycle from ideation and design through validation, integration, and efficient industrialization for fully integrated seating and interior systems. " Proactively surface issues from design reviews, virtual builds, and physical build events, then drive containment and resolution across teams to protect the program schedule and quality. " Monitor deliverables for system compatibility, integration opportunities, and ways to increase velocity and collaboration. " Maintain strong supplier relationships (in partnership with Supply Chain) to secure timely parts and support for build events. " Prepare focused meeting agendas that drive decisions, eliminate bottlenecks, and retire risks. " Champion transparency: make problems visible early and ensure risk-mitigation plans are actively executed.
Skills Required:
Program Manage PM's & Projects, Program Management, Mechanical Engineering
Skills Preferred:
AIAG APQP, PPAP processes , Testing - Performance
Experience Required:
" Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). " 2 5 years of experience in technical program management, project engineering, or a similar role supporting hardware development (early-career candidates with strong internships or co-op experience are encouraged to apply). " Solid understanding of the product development lifecycle (design, development, validation, integration, and launch). " Familiarity with materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies commonly used in automotive interiors or seating. " Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and timelines. " Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience Preferred:
" Experience with automotive seating, interiors, or EV systems. " Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, or similar tools. " Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment. " A systems-oriented mindset with natural curiosity and drive for exceptional execution and continuous improvement. " Passion for automotive innovation and delivering high-quality, customer-focused products.
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Education Preferred:
Master's Degree
Additional Information:
***HYBRID / 4 days per week in office*** " Drive engineering teams to resolve issues identified in reviews, virtual builds, and physical events. " Track and manage program deliverables while flagging potential incompatibilities or synergies across vehicle systems. " Facilitate cross-functional decision-making with engineering, finance, and strategy stakeholders. " Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tools, and team execution. Please submit candidates at a bill rate to support this position.
