Senior Vehicle Program / Project Chief – Automotive Engineering

Job opportunity

Expected salary range

$46

Job status

Full-time

Location

Collabera
Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Workplace

On site

Job Description

Senior Vehicle Program / Project Chief – Automotive Engineering

Take the lead on one or two vehicle lines as the primary program lead. Manage quality, production, supplier relations, costs, and warranty issues while coordinating a talented engineering team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role calls for strong leadership and excellent communication skills, with significant onsite plant presence and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal for those with 8+ years experience in automotive engineering or program management, ready to influence complex vehicle programs and lead without direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead vehicle/car lines from concept through execution
  • Oversee quality, production, and supplier issues
  • Coordinate engineering teams and support from plants and suppliers
  • Manage warranty root cause analysis and corrective actions

Ideal Candidate:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • 8+ years in automotive/OEM or supplier background
  • Strong manufacturing and supplier-facing experience
  • Effective communicator and leader
  • Comfortable onsite with travel 1-2 times a week

Compensation:

  • $40 to $46 per hour (based on experience)

Join a forward-thinking automotive team and drive impactful vehicle programs with a competitive salary and benefits package.

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Collabera

🚗 Lead critical vehicle programs as a Senior Project Chief! Manage teams, tackle quality and production challenges, and collaborate closely with suppliers and engineers. Ideal for experienced automotive professionals looking to advance in program management. Competitive hourly pay ($40-$46/hr) and a dynamic work environment make this a great opportunity to elevate your career! 🌟

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