Project Chief ( Project Manager )

Job Title: Project Chief

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan

What you ll be doing:

The Project Chief is like a technical program manager that is responsible to lead the planning, development, testing and release of several ADAS and Chassis components for a vehicle program while working with suppliers and Engineering Support teams that include systems, wiring and validation engineers, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams as required to support and launch vehicle programs. Responsibilities include:

• Program manager responsible for managing the design, implementation of multiple ADAS, Chassis components for vehicle programs
• Single engineering contact point for communication between vehicle program and suppliers, purchasing, quality, assembly plants
• Attend program level meetings for issue resolution and general support
• Lead component timing, cost, weight, investment activities
• Lead source package process, approval process for ED&D funding
• Lead change management, technical resolution, program bulletin analysis
• Coordinate different builds and assembly plant support
• Ensure proper engineering support for problem resolution

What you need for this position:

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science (Master s Degree preferred)
• Knowledge of CAN based communication and tools
• Outstanding communication and organization skills
• 5+ years of Design Release experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• Program management experience
• Experience managing and launching a vehicle
• Experience with leading teams
• Problem-solving skills to navigate through working teams across multiple departments