IHI Turbo America

Lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs from concept through launch. | Experienced in automotive product development, engineering degree required, and knowledge of turbocharger or related mechanical products preferred. | IHI Turbo America (ITA) provides comprehensive engineering and manufacturing support, from advanced engineering to mass production, for customers across the NAFTA region from its Midwest location in Shelbyville, IL. The company designs and manufactures a full range of turbocharger products and accessories for diesel, gasoline, and natural gas engines serving agricultural, industrial, marine, commercial truck, and military markets. ITA is the only company in the world that mass produces screw superchargers, supplying them to marine, fuel cell, and automotive internal combustion engine customers. The company also distributes IHI turbocharger products through a network of regional distributors in North and South America, offering applicants the opportunity to contribute to a global, innovation-driven organization. The Technical Program Manager will lead the launch of specific turbocharger and supercharger programs. This role may be located in Shelbyville, IL or Southfield, MI. PREREQUISITES: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline required. Master's degree preferred. • 5+ years of experience in automotive product development, engineering, or program management. • Experience leading automotive hardware development programs from concept through launch. • Experience with turbochargers, superchargers, powertrain systems, engine components, thermal systems, or related mechanical products is highly desirable. • Experience working with OEM customers and Tier-1 automotive suppliers is preferred PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Knowledge of automotive product development and launch • Serve as the primary program interface between IHI and customer engineering, purchasing, quality, manufacturing, and program management teams. • Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of product development from quotation and concept selection through production launch. • Manage program scope, timing, budget, risk, and customer deliverables. • Coordinate engineering activities related to product design, validation, supplier development, and manufacturing readiness. • Evaluate program risks and implement mitigation plans to maintain launch timing and budget objectives. • Ensure readiness for prototype, DV, PV, PPAP, and production launch events. • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, validation plans, and manufacturing process documentation. • Practice professional acumen when using influence and persuasiveness to hold both IHI and customer team members responsible for completing their tasks on time. • Knowledge of industry standard program launch phase gate system and project milestones (Concept Validation, Design Validation, APQP, Process Validation, PPAP, etc.) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when ITA and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets. • $90,000 - $140,000 • 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance, Life Insurance, & Disability Insurance • $5.00 Premium for Employee Dental & Vision Insurance • 108 Holiday Hours (8 Holidays plus shutdown between Christmas & New Year’s) • Paid Time Off Plans • Up to 7% Company 401(K) Match • Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care • Tuition Assistance, Gym reimbursement and PPE reimbursement up to the approved limit • Additional Employee Perks such as company apparel and employee events/meals

Lead the launch of customer programs from pursuit through production, managing cross-functional teams and schedules. | Bachelor's degree and 5 years project management experience, preferably in automotive or commercial vehicle segment. | The program manager will assist in the launch of specific turbocharger programs. This role may be located in Shelbyville, IL or Southfield, MI. PREREQUISITES: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Program Management Experience: 5 Years in Project Management, Knowledge in Automotive and/or Commercial Vehicle Segment preferred Authorized to work in the United States. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Be comfortable and confident in leading the launch of customer programs from the starting pursuit phase through the start of production. • Must be very well organized and proficient in creating and updating timing charts in Excel, Project, and other program timing software. • Set and lead internal IHI and external joint IHI-customer weekly recurring meetings to update project status. • Proactively assign program phase tasks to the IHI engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, purchasing and sales teams and holding them responsible for completing their tasks on time. • Practice professional acumen when using influence and persuasiveness to hold both IHI and customer team members responsible for completing their tasks on time. • Provide high level status updates on short notice to IHI team and upper-level managers when requested. • Knowledge of industry standard program launch phase gate system and project milestones (Concept Validation, Design Validation, APQP, Process Validation, PPAP, etc.) is desirable. • Flexibility in work schedule to support evening meetings with IHI team members and suppliers located in the APAC region when necessary. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The pay range provided represents the expected compensation for this position. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining fairness with internal pay structures. We ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws, including those related to minimum pay requirements. • $90,000 - $115,000 • 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance, Life Insurance, & Disability Insurance (full pay) • $5.00 Premium for Employee Dental & Vision Insurance • 108 Holiday Hours (8 Holidays plus shutdown between Christmas & New Year’s) • Paid Time Off Plans • Up to 7% Company 401(K) Match • Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care • Tuition Assistance, Gym reimbursement and PPE reimbursement up to the approved limit • Additional Employee Perks such as company apparel and employee events/meals