Senior Manager, Automotive Programs
Core
Own Xometry's automotive program portfolio end-to-end, balancing pipeline growth with disciplined execution from award through launch and steady-state supply.
Role type
Senior Manager, Automotive Program Operations
Builds
Multi-year automotive production programs for OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, supply chain, and quality management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (automotive programs)
Required skills
Automotive program management, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, 8D problem solving, supplier relationship management, team leadership, risk mitigation, capacity planning
Preferred skills
EV/battery program experience, ERP/PLM systems, PMP/Six Sigma/Lean certification, high-mix contract manufacturing background
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, IATF 16949, ERP, PLM
Responsibilities
Own performance across automotive program portfolio against cost/quality/delivery/growth objectives; Establish program governance and operating cadences; Lead risk identification and escalation; Grow automotive book of business with existing accounts; Drive launch and quality execution including tooling validation and PPAP; Develop and qualify partner network for automotive work; Lead and develop a team of program managers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership