We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the successful transition of leading the successful transition of new products from design into stable, cost-effective, and scalable mass production. This role provides end-to-end ownership of product industrialization, ensuring manufacturing readiness, launch quality, cost targets, and on-time start of production. It serves as the primary interface between Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain , driving disciplined phase-gate execution, early risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment to deliver predictable product launches without disrupting ongoing production.
This role provides full ownership of new product launches, ensuring manufacturing readiness, cost control, quality performance, and on-time Start of Production (SOP).

If you are a results-driven leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and complex program execution, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
Serve as the single point of accountability for launch readiness, timing, cost,



and quality.
Manage phase-gate execution (Prototype → Pilot → Ramp-Up → SOP).
Coordinate Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Drive risk mitigation and milestone tracking.
Ensure equipment, tooling, staffing, and process readiness before SOP.
Oversee DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP / FAI approvals.
Manage supplier qualification and ramp-up.
Protect current production from launch disruptions.
Drive continuous improvement in time-to-market and first-pass yield.

About you - Program manager
~8–10+ years of experience in Program Management, NPI, or Industrialization
~ Engineering degree (required)
~ Strong experience in manufacturing environments (automotive preferred)
~ Advanced knowledge of: Lean Manufacturing
~ Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
~ IATF 16949 ideally
~ Production Control & In-line Manufacturing and program management
~ Proven cross-functional lea

📌 Program Director FULL-TIME (México)
🏢 Teconnex US & Mexico
📍 México