Project Chief Body Closures - Senior

V2Soft; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services provider in Windsor is seeking a Project Chief to oversee the Closures commodities for vehicle programs. This role involves early collaboration with design teams, tracking sourcing and design release, and managing testing plans to ensure timely component delivery. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and extensive experience in engineering design. Join us for this hybrid role with opportunities to influence vehicle design processes.

Qualifications

• Must have years of experience in engineering design and development of components.
• Outgoing self-starter who can organize complex projects.
• Automotive engineering background or manufacturing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Closures commodities for vehicle programs.
• Track sourcing and design release of components.
• Manage all component and system testing plans.

Skills

Engineering design and development

Communication skills

Project leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Job description

VSoft is a global leader in IT services and business solutions, delivering innovative and cost-effective technology solutions worldwide since
we have headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, MI, and offices across six countries. We partner with Fortune companies to address complex business challenges. Our services include AI, IT staffing, cloud computing, engineering, mobility, testing, and more. Certified with CMMI Level and ISO standards, VSoft is committed to quality and security. Beyond our work, we actively support local communities and non-profits, reflecting our core values. Join us to be part of a dynamic and impactful global company!

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Description :

The Project Chief will oversee all Closures commodities (Door In White, Hood, Fender, Static and Dynamic Sealing, Liftgates) for vehicle programs, from start to finish ('cradle to grave'). Early in a program, this will involve working with Product Planning and the Product Design Office (or 'styling') to help guide the design of the vehicle toward feasible technical solutions. Early program work also requires extensive collaboration to determine appropriate Cost, Weight, and Investment targets for the new vehicle. As the design evolves, the Project Chief (PC) will be responsible for tracking on-time sourcing (supplier selection) and design release of component designs for tooling. Further in a program, the PC will manage all component and system testing plans and timelines to ensure Closures components are on time, and will develop recovery mitigation plans as necessary. Significant supplier and assembly plant launch support throughout pilot and launch phases will follow. Once a program is launched, the PC will actively manage any warranty or quality issues the customer experiences with exterior trim.

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Years of experience in engineering design and development of components
• Must be an outgoing self-starter, able to work with many people to organize complex projects
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Requirements :

• Design, development, and release experience of Closures components (sheet metal, plastic, and sealing) is an important plus
• Knowledge of DFSS, DFMEA, and test/validation experience is also a plus
• Proven experience organizing/leading teams of engineers to meet quality, fit/finish, CWI, and functional objectives is beneficial

Additional Information / Must Have's :

• Great communication and project leadership experience
• Automotive engineering background or manufacturing experience
• Great problem-solving skills

Onsite / Remote Hybrid: % onsite at assembly plants, engineering offices, suppliers, test facilities; % remote; approximately
days on site, mostly at Windsor or occasional CTC reviews.

Does this position require driving a Client vehicle? (Examples: testing, driving on a track, moving vehicle throughout the facility, moving vehicle to another plant location) No

Amount of travel (if any): approximately -% travel to regional supplier reviews