Program Engineer

The Program Engineer III is responsible for supporting the design, development, validation, and launch of automotive mirror systems and related components. This position coordinates closely with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure product requirements, quality expectations, timing, and cost targets are successfully achieved.

Responsibilities

• Support product design, development, and release of automotive mirror systems and components.

• Interpret customer requirements and translate them into technical and program deliverables.

• Coordinate design reviews, engineering changes, and product development activities with internal teams and customers.

• Lead or support DFMEA/PFMEA, design reviews, and validation activities.

• Review DV/PV/E-test results and provide technical direction for issue resolution.

• Support sourcing activities, supplier communication, tooling coordination, and component development.

• Monitor project timing, milestones, cost, quality, and overall program performance.

• Lead technical problem-solving and corrective-action activities throughout development and launch.

• Maintain effective communication with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• 4–6 years of Program Engineering experience in the automotive industry.

• Experience with automotive mirror systems, plastic components, or related exterior components preferred.

• Experience working with automotive OEM customers and suppliers preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of automotive product development and manufacturing processes.

• Understanding of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, DV/PV testing, engineering drawings, and design reviews.

• Knowledge of plastic components, tooling, and manufacturing processes is highly preferred.

• Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

• Ability to effectively coordinate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering/program management tools.

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