Program Manager -Automotive Sheet Metal industry experience mandatory

Program Manager -Automotive Sheet Metal

Location: Sambhaji Nagar / Pune

Experience: 10–15 Years

Industry Preferred: Automotive Sheet Metal

Employment Type: Permanent

SALARY: Upto 18–23 LPA

Role Summary:

Manage complete automotive program execution from RFQ to SOP, including APQP, PPAP, tooling development, OEM coordination, project scheduling and successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end automotive programs from RFQ to SOP.
• Drive APQP, PPAP and customer / internal Gateway closures.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones and timelines.
• Lead tooling development, die buy-off, fixture development and production readiness.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Stamping, Tooling, Production, Quality, Logistics and Purchasing teams.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, investment approvals and capacity expansion.
• Handle OEM customer communication, project reviews and launch activities.
• Drive Engineering Change Management (ECN) and implementation.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure successful product launches within Quality, Cost, Delivery and Timing (QCDT) targets.

Skills & Qualifications:

• B.E. Mechanical / Production Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in Automotive Program Management.
• Strong experience in RFQ to SOP, APQP and PPAP.
• Knowledge of Sheet Metal Stamping and Welding Technologies.
• Tooling Development, Die Development and Fixture Development.
• Project Scheduling, Budgeting and Engineering Change Management.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3.
• OEM Customer Management and Automotive Launch Experience.
• Strong project execution, communication and leadership skills.