Automotive Project Engineer - Damping & Sealing Lead

Sika; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with generous company match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Sika is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Automotive Technologies team in Madison Heights, Michigan. The role involves leading projects focused on damping, sealing, and reinforcing materials while managing engineering changes and timelines. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have 1-3 years of experience in the automotive industry. Proficiency in Japanese and experience with Japanese OEMs are highly preferred. We offer extensive benefits and a commitment to progressive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of application engineering or program management in the automotive industry.
• Experience within Japanese culture and fluency in Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Managing DFMEA and DVR&R activity through launch.
• Securing application design approval.
• Managing tooling budgets.
• Working with customer engineering and factory support.
• Support Sika materials application strategy.
• Manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch.
• Ensure design reviews are complete and drawings are released.
• Establish DVP&R's and DFMEA's.
• Manage engineering changes from quote approval.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software

Excellent analytical & quantitative skills

Strong communication

Ability to create strong internal & external relationships

Familiarity with plastic injection molding and tooling

Experience working with Japanese OEM's

Fluent in Japanese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Sika is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Automotive Technologies team in Madison Heights, Michigan. The role involves leading projects focused on damping, sealing, and reinforcing materials while managing engineering changes and timelines. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have 1-3 years of experience in the automotive industry. Proficiency in Japanese and experience with Japanese OEMs are highly preferred. We offer extensive benefits and a commitment to progressive workplace culture.