Program Management Engineering Lead in Dearborn

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Program Management Engineering Lead

Cost Governance & Design Cost Walk Leadership

The Program Management Engineering Lead manages a team of four Program Management Engineers responsible for driving engineering cost discipline and milestone process rigor across vehicle programs. This role leads structured Design Cost Walks and ensures cost deliverables progress successfully from sourcing approval through final cost confirmation checkpoints.

Key Process Milestones

• TSC / PSC – Technical & Program Sourcing Committees

• TTC – Tooling & Timing Confirmation

• Checkpoint C – Cost & Design Commitment Gate Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of four PM engineers.

• Drive cost governance from sourcing approval through Checkpoint C.

• Facilitate structured Design Cost Walks to:

o Validate piece cost vs. target

o Review BOM alignment o Confirm sourcing strategy

o Validate cost impact of engineering changes

• Ensure cost deliverables are ready for TSC/PSC approvals.

• Monitor piece cost, tooling investment, and timing alignment.

• Partner with:

o Purchasing

o Finance

o Manufacturing Engineering

o Vehicle Line Directors

• Identify and mitigate cost risks prior to program gateways.

• Provide executive-level reporting on cost status and risk exposure.

• Standardize cost governance best practices across vehicle lines.
 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s ).

• 7+ years of  automotive engineering or program management experience.

• 2+ years leading teams or cross-functional cost initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of:

o Client cost processes

o Design-to-cost methodology

o GPDS milestone governance

• Experience presenting to senior leadership and program directors.

• Strong financial acumen and structured problem-solving capability.

Qualifications
• Experience supporting full vehicle programs from concept through launch.

• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, DV/PV, and change management processes.
• Experience supporting global platform programs.
• PMP certification or equivalent program leadership training. Core Competencies

• GPDS Execution
• Milestone & Gateway Readiness

• Design-to-Cost Leadership

• Cross-Functional Influence

• Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Launch Discipline & Accountability

• Data Visibility & Reporting Excellence

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information :
***POSITION IS HYBRID / Monday - Thursday in PDC, Friday from Home***
 

Company DescriptionG-TECH is a WBENC-certified, women-owned recruitment and staffing firm with over 30 years of expertise in Engineering, IT, and Professional sectors. We partner with Fortune 100 corporations and mid-sized businesses, delivering top-tier talent that fuels innovation. Specializing in contingent staffing, direct placements, and project-based assignments, we craft customized workforce solutions that align with your unique business needs. At G-TECH, we bridge the gap between exceptional professionals and leading organizations, ensuring the right talent powers your success.Company DescriptionG-TECH is a WBENC-certified, women-owned recruitment and staffing firm with over 30 years of expertise in Engineering, IT, and Professional sectors. We partner with Fortune 100 corporations and mid-sized businesses, delivering top-tier talent that fuels innovation. Specializing in contingent staffing, direct placements, and project-based assignments, we craft customized workforce solutions that align with your unique business needs. At G-TECH, we bridge the gap between exceptional professionals and leading organizations, ensuring the right talent powers your success.

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