Program Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$80,000–$95,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead automotive tooling and manufacturing programs from purchase order through production, coordinating tooling, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers. Manage budgets, schedules, deliverables, design reviews, quality and launch requirements, and program risks.

Job details

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead automotive tooling and manufacturing programs from launch through production. This role manages cross-functional automotive projects including tooling, engineering coordination, supplier management, and customer delivery. Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 annually. Responsibilities Lead automotive program launches from PO to production. Coordinate tooling, engineering, and manufacturing timelines. Run program kick-off and design review meetings. Manage project budgets, timing, and deliverables. Oversee tooling design and supplier execution. Support customer communication and technical updates. Ensure programs meet quality and launch requirements. Track progress and resolve program risks/issues. Requirements 5+ years program/project management in automotive manufacturing. Experience with stamping, tooling, or fabrication environments. Understanding of CAD (SolidWorks or NX). GD&T knowledge required. Strong customer and supplier communication skills.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least five years of program or project management experience in automotive manufacturing, with experience in stamping, tooling, or fabrication environments. Candidates must understand CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX, have GD&T knowledge, and communicate effectively with customers and suppliers.