PAY: $120,000 – $140,000
VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
REMOTE: No
We are seeking an innovative, proactive senior leader to drive new automotive program acquisition and launch activities. This role provides strategic oversight of Sales, New Product Development, Pricing, Design, and Quality functions to ensure successful execution of new model programs from concept through production.
This position supports a Tier One automotive supplier serving major OEM customers. The organization specializes in the design and production of advanced lighting systems and electronic components, with integrated engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer support operations located in the United States.
Provide strategic leadership across Sales, New Product Development, Pricing, Design, and Quality Assurance functions
Direct, support, and develop team members while setting clear objectives and measuring performance
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, processes, and methods
Develop strategic growth plans aligned with departmental goals and budget targets
Maximize operating profitability related to pricing strategy, production cost, quality, and manufacturing methods
Oversee customer account management to maintain strong relationships, contracts, and program amendments
Identify and propose new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers
Lead commercial and technical negotiations for new model programs
Develop and execute cost-down strategies to meet annual customer targets
Lead planning and execution of new model program milestones and deliverables
Oversee assurance, reliability, validation, and regulatory testing activities
Ensure capability to meet all customer specifications through proper scheduling, staffing, and equipment planning
Monitor warranty performance and implement corrective actions to reduce risk and cost
Provide performance feedback, coaching, and recognition to team members
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and work instructions
Assume additional responsibilities as business needs evolve
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement and additional benefits
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
Master’s degree preferred
15+ years of automotive industry experience, including design engineering, production, product development, customer relations, negotiations, and quality
10+ years of leadership experience at the manager or senior manager level
Experience applying customer specifications and regulatory requirements in a new product environment
Strong negotiation and customer relationship management skills
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Experience creating, managing, and monitoring budgets
Ability to read and interpret product drawings
Experience with laboratory testing and validation activities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
General office environment approximately 6 hours per day
Manufacturing environment approximately 1 hour per day
Laboratory environment approximately 1 hour per day
Occasional overnight travel required
Overtime may be required to meet customer and program deadlines
Travel by car or air
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Moderate noise levels with required hearing protection in designated areas
Exposure to test chemicals and heat requiring proper PPE
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