Automotive Program Lead for OEM Part Launch

Sika; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Floating Holidays + Volunteer Time

Wellness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development

Job summary

Sika is seeking an early to mid‑level engineer in Michigan to support materials and application strategy, quote and secure new business, and manage projects from award through 90 days post‑launch. You will collaborate with OEM teams, review specs, and ensure product conformance.

You will lead engineering changes, coordinate with global offices, and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in application engineering or program management, automotive preferred.
• Experience with JOEMs (Toyota, Honda) is advantageous.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support materials and application strategy to meet customer requirements.
• Quote and pursue new business opportunities with Account Management, R&D, and Marketing.
• Lead projects from award to 90 days post-launch.
• Coordinate with OEM platform engineering to address performance issues.
• Review specs and ensure conformance of Sika products.
• Lead project team to production; resolve resource issues with management.
• Maintain PLM project spaces and cross‑department collaboration.
• Develop relationships with Sika Japan and China to meet JOEM needs.
• Establish DVP/R and DFMEA, and validate designs on-site.
• Oversee design reviews and release drawings per procedures.
• Manage engineering changes from quote to plant implementation.
• Maintain tooling budget and ensure timely customer payments.
• Foster good interfaces with customers and internal groups.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

1–3 years of application engineering/“

PC proficiency (MS Office, PM software

Japanese language ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Sika is seeking an early to mid‑level engineer in Michigan to support materials and application strategy, quote and secure new business, and manage projects from award through 90 days post‑launch. You will collaborate with OEM teams, review specs, and ensure product conformance.

You will lead engineering changes, coordinate with global offices, and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal groups.