Program Management Coordinator - TX-61997881

WAY Group

Senior Program Manager – Interior Injection Molding (Mercedes-Benz Programs) (m/f/d) | CAIP MunichCAIP, a leading manufacturer of high-quality injection-molded automotive interior components, is expanding its presence in Europe. Our Munich site, close to major automotive hubs, serves as a key innovation and development center.

We are looking for a Senior Program Manager – Interior Injection Molding (Mercedes-Benz Programs) (m/f/d ) to lead high-impact initiatives across CAIP Group and factory partners, aligning stakeholders and resources to deliver complex programs on time, within budget, and to defined quality and compliance standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Program Management:Full responsibility for international vehicle programs from concept phase through start of seriesManagement of multiple parallel projects including budget, timing, quality, and overall performance accountabilityLeadership of international, cross-functional project teams and primary interface to customers and senior managementEnsuring transparent project reporting and regular status reviews at management and executive levelProduct Development & Industrialization:Overall responsibility for the development and industrialization of complex interior modules and powertrain componentsSteering of design, process development, manufacturing concepts, tooling, prototyping, and quality assurance activitiesImplementation of innovative lightweight and series production concepts (e.g. aluminum spaceframes, battery housings, sandwich structures, charge air systems, instrument panels)Planning, sourcing, and optimization of production lines, tooling, and manufacturing equipmentResponsibility for start-of-production (SOP) activities as well as change and claim managementPreparation of cost calculations, business case evaluations, and negotiations with international customers and partnersTechnology & Methods:Application and technical assessment of modern manufacturing and processing technologies, including injection molding, natural fiber technologies, foaming, bonding, leather processing, sewing, laminating, welding, aluminum die casting, and machining processesTechnical evaluation of NVH, safety, crash, and mold flow simulationsExperience with filtration and media lines as well as charge air systems is an advantageEnsuring compliance with all relevant quality standards, regulations, and legal requirements

Your Profile:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a comparable qualificationMinimum of 3 years of professional experience in project management with proven team leadership responsibilitySolid initial experience in project development activities for major automotive OEMsProfessional experience in Research & Development is a strong plusExperience in automotive interior systems (e.g. cockpit, HMI, trim) is an advantageStrong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a confident professional demeanorFluent in German and proficient in English

What We Offer:shape the European expansion of CAIPwork in a dynamic, international environmentprofessional growth and influence on high-impact projects

Join us and play a key role in CAIP's European transformation!