Exterior Trim Lead / Project Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Project Chief for Vehicle Exterior Trim to lead design, development and validation activities for Exterior Trim systems across assigned vehicle programs. This onsite role requires coordinating supplier activities and ensuring quality, cost and timing targets are met.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 5–7 years of automotive experience and hands‑on work with exterior trim components such as

Qualifications

• Automotive engineering experience required.
• 5–7+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with exterior trim systems (fascias/bumpers/cladding/moldings).
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and validation for Exterior Trim systems across vehicle programs.
• Coordinate supplier activities, issue resolution and source packages.
• Matrix leadership of assigned design and development engineers.
• Coordinate with Body Sub-System Technical Manager for direction.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Project coordination

Vehicle development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: (ONSITE) - Auburn, Michigan (48326)

Duration: 12+ month contract (Contract extension expectation and internal hire possibilities)

Type: W2 contract (C2C OR THIRD PARTY arrangements will NOT be considered for this role)

Pay: Negotiable depending on direct-related experience UP to $51 - $56 an hour

Work Authorization: Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without current sponsorship transfer requirements. Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

Job Summary:

As a Project Chief for this Vehicle Exterior Trim, you 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.
• Matrix interaction/leadership of assigned design and development engineers to achieve stated objectives.
• Matrix interaction and taking direction from the subject vehicle line Body Sub-System Technical Manager (VSR - Previously known as PR).

Must-Have Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with exterior trim systems, including: Fascias/Bumpers, Cladding, Moldings, Badges & other exterior plastic components

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills.
• Proven ability to work & lead in a team environment.

Work Authorization:

Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without current sponsorship transfer requirements. Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

*** (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs)**