Manufacturing Program Engineer

Job overview

The Manufacturing Program Engineer role is onsite in Avon Lake, OH. Compensation is not specified. The position supports new vehicle and powertrain model launches across North American manufacturing plants. The engineer manages program execution across launch phases, coordinating pre-production builds, vehicle fleets, design changes, issue resolution, budgets, and status reporting. The role contributes to timely, quality-focused launches by aligning cross-functional teams and communicating risks and progress to senior management.

What you'll do

• Manage new-model program governance and launch processes
• oversee pre-production build events
• manage ordering, building, testing, and disposition of pre-production vehicles
• execute the pre-production drive fleet evaluation plan
• manage product-development change approvals
• lead cross-functional build issue resolution
• co-chair launch meetings and drive part-support issues
• manage launch budget approvals and assigned budget elements
• prepare weekly assessment reports
• present program status, challenges, and solutions to senior management
• support launch-team integration into manufacturing plants.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing program engineer

optimal inc.

avon lake oh

full-time

vehicle launch

powertrain

new model programs

pre-production builds

program management

issue resolution

cross-functional teams

manufacturing plants

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree, four or more years of experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project, two or more years using statistical problem-solving disciplines, and at least one year in powertrain/vehicle operations manufacturing, design, or program management.

About the employer

Optimal Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.