Engineering - Project Manager

Grote Industries•Madison, IN

21h

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing automotive engineering projects from concept through production launch. This role ensures projects meet technical requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines while collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
3–7 years of experience in automotive engineering or product development preferred.
Strong understanding of automotive development processes (APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA).
Experience with CAD software (e.g., Creo, CATIA).
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, assembly).
Familiarity with automotive quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering projects related to automotive components, systems, or vehicle programs.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and technical documentation.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and suppliers.
Ensure compliance with automotive standards (e.g., IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP).
Monitor project milestones and report progress to stakeholders and leadership.
Manage engineering change requests (ECR/ECO) and product revisions.
Conduct risk assessments (FMEA) and implement mitigation strategies.
Support prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure technical specifications and delivery requirements are met.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost, quality, and performance optimization.