Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities
Program Coordination
Lead cross-functional activities for new product and process launches
Develop detailed launch schedules, track milestone progress, and identify risks and mitigation plans
Manufacturing Readiness
Coordinate line readiness, including tooling, fixtures, training, and process validation
Support ramp-up planning and the successful handoff to manufacturing teams
Supplier & Material Planning
Collaborate with sourcing and supply chain teams to ensure supplier readiness and material availability
Coordinate with supply chain teams to manage pre-production procurement strategies and timing
Process Documentation & Compliance
Ensure process work instructions, control plans, and standard operating procedures are defined and documented
Support compliance to quality standards and regulatory requirements during launch
Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement
Track and triage launch-related issues, drive resolution with responsible teams
Capture lessons learned and implement improvements for future launches
Stakeholder Communication
Act as the central point for communication of launch status, risks, and progress across departments
Create clear and concise reports for leadership reviews
Education/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
Five (5+) or more years experience in manufacturing or manufacturing program coordination, preferably in the battery, automotive, or electronics sectors
Relevant certification(s) such as Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Familiarity with product development lifecycle and NPI frameworks
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable working within an entrepreneurial, “roll-up your sleeves” environment
Self-starter who will anticipate challenges and work proactively to solve issues
Highly motivated with demonstrated experience managing projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
Experience with manufacturing systems, ERP, PLM, and documentation tools
Experience in launching high-power or high-energy-density systems
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Travel
Local Travel
Overnight/North America Travel: Less than 10%
Working Conditions
Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
