Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.

Program Launch Manager

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. • $80K — $95K *
Hazel Park, MI 48030In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Five years of relevant experience in program or project management.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient in problem-solving and time management techniques.
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

  • Lead programs from inception through to end of life as the sole point of contact.
  • Manage project scope ensuring customer and company quality and timing requirements are met.
  • Translate requirements into actionable plans with budgets and assigned responsibilities.
  • Maintain project timelines and coordinate regular communication with the program team.
  • Allocate resources effectively, including labor and equipment.
  • Identify and mitigate key risks and roadblocks in project execution.
  • Oversee customer communications and ensure supplier commitment to program needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and manage comprehensive programs throughout their lifecycle.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives using industry-standard methodologies.
  • Collaborative environment coordinating with diverse teams and departments.
  • Regular interaction with management for project status updates.
  • Exposure to a wide range of manufacturing processes and technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities

  1. Leads assigned programs from the project screening/quoting stage through launch, steady state production, and through end of life, serving as the single point of contact.

  1. Manages the full scope of program management including but not limited to:

  1. Thorough understanding, documentation, and attainment of both customer and company requirements for quality, capacity, timing, and product characteristics.

  1. Translation of the requirements into a clear plan with a robust task breakdown, assigned owners, budgets, and timing of tasks and major milestones.

  1. Maintains the timeline and plan throughout the project.

  1. Coordinates regular communication with the program team.

  1. Ensures resources are effectively planned and committed including labor (direct and indirect), floor space, equipment, and tooling.

  1. Identifies and manages key risks, issues, and/or roadblocks.

  1. Provides regular status reviews to management.

  1. Manages customer communications (meetings, reports, etc.) for the program.

  1. Ensures that all suppliers are identified and committed to supporting the program requirements.

  1. Monitors progress of supplies of equipment and production parts to ensure delivery on-time and correct production part approval process (PPAP) documentation.

  1. Initiates and obtains approval of Major Expenditure Authorizations (MEAs) for program related equipment and tooling.

  1. Ensures compliance with applicable procedures and policies.

  1. Performs other duties as assigned.


Job Skills Requirements

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong problem-solving and time management skills.

  • Working knowledge and application of process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Value Management (TVM), and Business Operating System (BOS).


Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar, or equivalent experience.


Experience Requirements

  • Five years of relevant experience.

  • Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.


About Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. is a leading U.S.-based contract manufacturer that provides a wide range of prototyping and production services, including fabrication, stamping, welding, and assembly. The company serves a variety of industries, including agriculture, construction, forestry, and mining, and has a reputation for delivering high-quality products on time and on budget. Mayville Engineering Company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.
Size
2,200 employees
Market Cap
$250 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$7 million
Revenue
$357.6 million
NASDAQ
MEC
* Ladders Estimates

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