Program Launch Manager

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Program Launch Manager in our Portageville, Missouri facility!

Your Job

In this role, we are seeking an experience Program Manager with specialized focus on New Production Introduction (NPI) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). If you are a highly skilled professional to lead our critical development and production programs. In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind the successful launch of new products, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and achieving internal business objectives. You will thrive in a customer-centric environment, serving as a key interface and communicator for both internal and external stakeholders.

What you Will do in Your Role

Lead full-cycle New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through launch
Customer-Centric Program Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key external customers, ensuring their requirements are meticulously captured, understood, and integrated into program plans. Proactively manage customer expectations and relationships throughout the program lifecycle.
Apply APQP methodologies to ensure robust product and process design
Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers; manage requirements and expectations
Develop and manage detailed program plans, including APQP deliverables (FMEAs, Control Plans, PPAP)
Drive risk mitigation strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource planning
Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and accountability
Monitor program performance; implement corrective actions to meet targets
Control scope, schedule, and budget through structured change management
Prepare and deliver clear, effective program updates and presentations
Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure performance and quality
Enforce gated product lifecycle processes and quality milestone adherence
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across programs
Develop and deliver professional presentations
Drive organizational change and achieve results through influence and negotiation across multiple organizational functions with direct authority
Communicate cross functionally across varying aspects of the business and stakeholders

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of progressive program management experience with an emphasis on NPI and/or APQP
Experience in customer negotiations - ability to understand and translate customer needs into actionable plans

What Will Put You Ahead

Automotive or heavy vehicle manufacturing experience
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
Demonstrated ability to use problem solving strategies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5WHY, Kaizen, etc)

This role is not eligible for sponsorship

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.