Auburn Hills, Michigan
Powertrain Project Manager – Lead #1031206Job Description:
Seeking a Propulsion Systems Sub System Technical Manager support role.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support for all integration activities and interface for all issues (cost, timing, program planning, launch support, program resolution, etc)
- Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. Oversees all aspects of projects.
- Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project.
- Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Leads and directs the work of others.
- Responsibilities include program planning, development and maintenance of master timing schedules, project risk assessments, change management, and project integration across the various functional departments.
- This position is responsible for program management of all Powertrain Engineering assembly plant end-items (focus on the interfaces with Vehicle Engineering). 8+ years of experience.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another related Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university or equivalent
- 8+Years experience
- Design, development, and program management experience in broad powertrain functions and/or vehicle engineering in any of the following areas: engine, transmission, driveline, packaging, adaptation, controls, or calibration
- Demonstrated high leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Demonstrated understanding of the Company product development processes, design validation, Key Process Indicators (KPI), and gate processes
- Demonstrated team building skills
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, and to work with minimal direction (ability to understand and complete next steps without guidance)
Preferred Requirements:
- Master of Science degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another related Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university or equivalent or
- Master of Business Administration Degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent
- Experience and understanding of the vehicle cost process
- Experience with the ER&D roll-up process
- Experience with Change Notice (CN) and Common Change Document (CCD) process
- Significant knowledge of the automotive industry and competitive benchmarks
- Program life cycle experience
- Experience as a Resident/Quality Engineer at one or more manufacturing plants
Additional Information / Must have's:
- Interpersonal skills, proven capability to build and maintain relationships with plant launch teams and indirect reports
- Proven understanding of software and calibration for triage
- Flexible hours, overtime permitted, up to 50hrs/wk depending on program milestones/deliverables. Plant starts early, 5a.m.
- How many years of experience are you looking for (if different than the job description): 8+
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Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
- Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
- Vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
- Long Term Disability (100% paid)
- Life Insurance (100% paid)
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
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