Engineering Program Manager – Assembly

Manager - Talent Acquisition @ ALTEN Technology USA | Employee Relations, Contract Negotiation

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow.

Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on‑site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching;

paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

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The Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all engineering activities executed under the program. This role provides overall direction to engineering support teams, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring that manufacturing programs are delivered on schedule and in alignment with established objectives. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing complex automotive or industrial assembly programs and demonstrates strong leadership, planning, and cross‑functional coordination skills.

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for engineering activities across the program
• The majority of this individual's time will be spent in the Detroit area, with long stretches onsite in Belvidere, IL and Toledo, OH at the plant work site
• Direct and coordinate the efforts of engineering support teams, equipment and conveyor suppliers, and internal management stakeholders
• Manage and ensure the accuracy and maintenance of plant layouts related to conveyor and assembly activities
• Develop, maintain, and update the master timing and execution plan for all assembly‑related activities
• Coordinate scheduled activities across plant operations, contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams to maintain program alignment
• Prepare and review program documentation including meeting minutes, status reports, schedules, and presentations
• Maintain structured storage and control of program documentation within designated data management systems
• Support early equipment planning and management activities, including documentation, validation, and installation readiness for new or updated manufacturing equipment
• Ensure integration and coordination across all applicable engineering disciplines throughout the program lifecycle
• Report program status, risks, and milestones to senior project or portfolio leadership

• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting automotive or industrial assembly programs
• At least 8…