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 .
Solid 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.
Solid project execution, communication and leadership skills.

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