Program Manager – Seating Components, Sealing

MINTH GROUP

. Lead automotive seating component and sealing programs from engineering design through production launch .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeWixom • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management for automotive seating components, including risk assessment, budget development, and compliance with APQP and IATF 16949 standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

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Program ManagementRisk AssessmentBudget DevelopmentAPQP ComplianceProduct Development

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Hard Skills

Optimization ModelingFinancial AnalysisRegression ModelsAutomotive Engineering DesignPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipCoordination

Tools & Technologies

Master SchedulesTiming ControlsFoundry Processes

Certifications & Qualifications

Technical Degree

Industry Keywords

IATF 16949APQPPPAPFMEAMSASPCOEMTier 1 Supplier

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead automotive seating component and sealing programs from engineering design through production launch
Define customer and Minth deliverables, specifications, quality standards and milestones
Communicate progress, risks and decisions to program teams, customers and management
Own the master program schedule and track milestones, dependencies and corrective actions
Assess risks related to performance, reliability, manufacturability and market competitiveness
Follow the Minth Program Management Gateway system and chair regular reviews
Use optimization modeling to assess program status, assign deliverables and follow up on actions
Develop program budgets, obtain approval and track actual and forecast costs against margin, tooling, capital and development targets
Escalate program financial issues to the Account Manager and support customer resolution
Represent Minth on customer product teams and support design activities, early builds and assembly plant launches
Ensure programs meet APQP and applicable IATF 16949 requirements and Minth Americas policies
Lead project engineers and coordinate cross-functional resources to meet program commitments
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and customer teams in office and plant settings
Travel worldwide for customer meetings, build events and launches as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of experience in program management or a related field
At least five years of experience assessing program risks using master schedules, timing controls and measures of performance, reliability, manufacturability and market competitiveness
Experience using optimization modeling in program status reviews
At least three years of experience analyzing financial statements and using regression models
At least three years of experience developing and controlling program budgets for margins, tooling, capital and development costs
At least three years of full-cycle automotive engineering design experience
Strong experience in product development and program management for automotive seating components and sealing products
Strong knowledge of aluminum melting, refining, degassing, casting, homogenization and related foundry processes
Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and IATF 16949
Familiarity with customer procedures and expectations
Experience launching products for an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
Technical degree
Ability and willingness to travel worldwide as required
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Employee support
Modern office setting
Multicultural workplace
Technical and leadership skill development
International program experience