Project Chief

Kyyba•Auburn Hills, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

PC - Project Chief – Exterior Trim will be responsible to lead and coordinate the design, development, and validation activities for Exterior Trim systems for assigned vehicle programs. This includes responsibilities to meet quality, cost, investment, weight, timing, technical and specified functional objectives. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) coordination of supplier and sourcing activities, issue resolution, authoring source packages, GIMS management, part change management (including cost collaboration) and Engineering Design & Development (EDD) management. The position requires matrix interaction/leadership of assigned design and development engineers to achieve stated objectives. The position also requires close matrix interaction and taking direction from the subject vehicle line Body Sub-System Technical Manager (VSR - Previously known as PR).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree field.
5-7 years of engineering design and development experience.
Excellent communication and organization skills, with confidence and persuasive skills in presenting to Senior Management.
Vehicle launch experience.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to work & lead in a team environment.
Automotive engineering experience required.
5–7+ years of experience (stronger candidates with additional experience will be considered).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
Experience with vehicle development and launch activities from concept through production.
Strong program/project coordination experience within automotive product development.
Must have experience with exterior trim systems, including: Fascias/Bumpers, Cladding, Moldings, Badges, Other exterior plastic components.

Nice To Haves

Target candidates with experience in roles such as: Project Chief, Development Lead (DL), Design Lead (Engineering Lead), Design & Release Engineer (DRE), Program Engineering roles supporting vehicle launches.
Do not focus on pure Designers/Styling candidates. Design experience alone is not sufficient unless supported by engineering and vehicle development/launch experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the design, development, and validation activities for Exterior Trim systems for assigned vehicle programs.
Meet quality, cost, investment, weight, timing, technical and specified functional objectives.
Coordinate supplier and sourcing activities.
Resolve issues.
Author source packages.
Manage GIMS.
Manage part changes, including cost collaboration.
Manage Engineering Design & Development (EDD).
Matrix interaction/leadership of assigned design and development engineers.
Close matrix interaction and taking direction from the subject vehicle line Body Sub-System Technical Manager (VSR - Previously known as PR).