Senior Manager, Automotive Programs

The role

You will own Xometry's automotive program portfolio from award through launch, PPAP and steady-state supply. You will also grow the automotive book of business within existing accounts and lead a team of program managers.

What you will do

• Own performance of automotive production programs against cost, quality, delivery and growth objectives
• Identify and develop new production program opportunities within existing automotive accounts
• Own the APQP process from program award through PPAP submission and customer start of production
• Plan and manage safe-launch and GP12 requirements and 8D corrective actions through closure
• Identify and qualify partners capable of meeting automotive quality and volume requirements
• Drive partner performance against on-time delivery, PPM and cost targets
• Lead escalation and recovery when partner performance puts a customer commitment at risk
• Manage, coach and develop a team of program managers
• Report portfolio health to Xometry leadership and customer program teams
• Build senior-level relationships with customer purchasing, program management and supplier quality

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in automotive program management, launch, supplier quality, or manufacturing operations
• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience, or demonstrated leadership of program teams
• Working expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC and 8D problem solving
• Strong understanding of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements
• Demonstrated track record launching automotive programs from award through SOP
• Experience managing supplier or contract manufacturer relationships and performance
• Strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentation skills
• Approximately 30-40% travel to customer and partner facilities
• Citizen or legal resident of the United States, or hold a visa that allows you to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice to have

• Prior experience at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
• Experience with EV, battery or lightweighting programs
• Familiarity with ERP systems, PLM and supply chain analytics tools
• PMP, Six Sigma or Lean certification
• Experience in a high-mix contract manufacturing or manufacturing marketplace environment

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave
• Floating and fixed holidays
• Maternity and bonding leave
• EAP and other wellbeing resources

Before you apply

• Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States, or hold a visa that allows work in the United States without sponsorship
• Xometry participates in E-Verify; after an offer is accepted, Form I-9 information is provided to the federal government

About the company

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) connects buyers, including Fortune 1000 companies, with global manufacturing capacity through its digital marketplace. The company gives manufacturers resources to grow their business.