Engineering Program Manager

1 month ago

Vallejo, United States Kindred Motorworks Full time

Company Overview

Kindred is a rapidly growing, venture backed start-up focused on unlocking the conversion of gasoline vehicles to electric using our technology and scale.?

We are marketing folks, technicians, software developers, mechanical engineers, designers, painters, and car lovers. We love a whiff of gasoline and we geek out about the torque provided by electric motors. Above all we believe the world is a better place with vintage cars out on the road.

We strive to create a meaningful workplace at Kindred, which means something different for each of our team members. For some, its getting these immortal vehicles on the road. For others its the portion of revenue we donate to our local community for every vehicle sold. For many at Kindred, its the inclusive work environment weve created.

Our cars create joyful experiences for our customers and immense pride for our team. If you can match our passion, values, and work ethic, we want you

Position Summary

The Vehicle Program Manager is responsible for managing new model development from Design, through Engineering and finally into Start of Production (SOP). The Vehicle Program Manager will be responsible for directing the activities of a cross-functional team of Technicians, Engineers and Technical writers to ensure projects are accomplished on time, and meet all deliverable requirements.

The right candidate will be experienced and highly proficient in Engineering Project Management in a Production environment. They will be a charismatic problem solver who is able to strike a balance between design optimization and operational urgency to ensure company goals are achieved predictably.

The Vehicle Program Manager will report to the Director of Production and will be responsible for communicating project progress, limiters and KPIs at regular interval.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Lead and drive our individual model programs from concept to SOP
  • Own program schedule, requirements, and reporting tools for visibility on progress, risks, changes
  • Direct, coach and advise vehicle program team members on task prioritization, manpower allocation and program goals
  • Facilitate communication between your vehicle team and engineering counterparts to ensure common operating picture is achieved and project requirements are understood by all stakeholders
  • Drive results across cross-functional teams in design, engineering, supply chain, production, sales, service
  • Consolidate inputs from across teams into executive reviews highlighting risks and opportunities, successes and areas for improvement
  • Document lessons learned, implementing new improvements/best practices across new programs
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Bachelors degree in engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Program Management
  • Automotive, manufacturing, or related field experience is preferred
  • Experience across all stages of product development
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to change and work independently with ability to manage multiple parallel-path programs with maintaining attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strategic thinker with proven experience of ability to recognize, influence and maximize engagement with stakeholders

Desired Skills
  • Experience leading in a team-based environment and demonstrated ability to achieve common goals.
  • Flexibility, urgency and willingness to work in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Experience with project management and managing budgets.
  • Experience with vendor relationship management
Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

  • The job requires work in a manufacturing facility
  • Temperature may vary depending on weather conditions
  • Noise levels may be low to moderately high
  • The job duties may require an employee to move heavy objects.
  • The job duties may require an employee to bend for extended periods.
  • The job duties may require an employee to reach for extended periods.
  • The job duties may require an employee to bend or stoop in confined spaces.

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