Senior Accessory Technical Program Manager

. Lead and manage complex engineering projects .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesSenior💰 $138,800 - $232,700 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

Assembly

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage complex engineering projects
Set timelines and budgets
Coordinate cross-functional teams across studio design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and supply chain
Deliver fully integrated EV vehicle exterior systems meeting cost, weight, efficiency, and operational tolerance targets
Drive engineering teams toward containment and resolution of issues from design reviews, virtual builds, and build events
Protect schedules for prototype build dates, start of production, and ongoing production
Maintain supplier relationships with the Supply Chain team to ensure timely build-event deliveries
Monitor outputs and deliverables for system and vehicle incompatibilities and integration opportunities
Identify risks and ensure mitigation actions are progressing
Set meeting agendas for key decisions, eliminate bottlenecks, and retire risks
Support cross-functional decisions across engineering, finance, and strategy

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in an automotive product development environment
Experience with Catia V5/6, Confluence, and Jira applications
In-depth technical knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and design principles specific to exterior systems
Knowledge of trim, front end structural and assembly, glazing, lighting, ADAS sensor integrations, and related exterior systems
Detailed knowledge of the product development process from design, development, validation, and industrialization
Proven experience driving progress on multiple projects across multiple locations and timelines
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility required at hire

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship available