Senior Program Manager – Interior Injection Molding (Mercedes-Benz Programs) (m/f/d) | CAIP Munich

Senior Program Manager – Interior Injection Molding (Mercedes-Benz Programs) (m/f/d) | CAIP Munich

CAIP, 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 Responsibilities Project & Program Management: Full responsibility for international vehicle programs from concept phase through start of series Management of multiple parallel projects including budget, timing, quality, and overall performance accountability Leadership of international, cross-functional project teams and primary interface to customers and senior management Ensuring transparent project reporting and regular status reviews at management and executive level Product Development & Industrialization: Overall responsibility for the development and industrialization of complex interior modules and powertrain components Steering of design, process development, manufacturing concepts, tooling, prototyping, and quality assurance activities Implementation 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 equipment Responsibility for start-of-production (SOP) activities as well as change and claim management Preparation of cost calculations, business case evaluations, and negotiations with international customers and partners Technology & 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 processes Technical evaluation of NVH, safety, crash, and mold flow simulations Experience with filtration and media lines as well as charge air systems is an advantage Ensuring 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 qualification Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in project management with proven team leadership responsibility Solid initial experience in project development activities for major automotive OEMs Professional experience in Research & Development is a strong plus Experience in automotive interior systems (e.g. cockpit, HMI, trim) is an advantage Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a confident professional demeanor Fluent in German and proficient in English

What We Offer: shape the European expansion of CAIP work in a dynamic, international environment professional growth and influence on high-impact projects

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