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Job Title: Program ManagerJob Description

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager in a production plant dedicated to manufacturing aluminum alloy wheels for the automotive industry. Oversee design and development projects from feasibility and concept through to mass production, ensuring successful delivery to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket consumers.

Responsibilities

+ Manage 5-10 development programs in various stages simultaneously.

+ Communicate effectively with customer designers, engineers, and internal teams.

+ Conduct meetings and connect with internal quality, production engineering, and other groups.

+ Serve as the liaison between the company and customers through in-person visits, email, and phone.

+ Understand GD&T principles and interpret CAD drawings.

+ Administrate and make technical decisions in the oversight of design and development processes.

+ Ensure product meets customer standards by collaborating with lab and quality engineering department.

+ Maintain organization and documentation using internal systems.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSME or BSMET).

+ 1 to 5 years of experience managing customer programs.

+ Proficiency in GD&T principles.

+ Experience with CAD software and ability to interpret drawings.

+ Excellent communication skills and professionalism.

+ Ability to build relationships with customers and internal teams cross-functionally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with aluminum.

+ Bilingual in Japanese.

Work Environment

Experience an impressive work environment with an open office setting, featuring white floors, green plants, and company product decorating the walls. Spend about 85-90% of the time in this environment, with the remainder on the manufacturing floor and warehouse. The position is a first shift Monday to Friday role with standard hours from 8am to 4-5pm, offering some flexibility based on reliability and work completion. Enjoy top-notch benefits and 401k once full-time, alongside gaining valuable experience across the entire production process.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.