PMO Technical Specialist

Capgemini; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Capgemini in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Technical Specialist to support vehicle program development within the Cross Carline & Project Engineering Team. This on-site contract role focuses on program feasibility, target setting, and coordination across vehicle development programs.

Key duties include assisting the Vehicle Technical Manager with coordination, managing vehicle composition for core structure integrity, coordinating changes, leading change management, and coordinating part

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) required.
• Must be proactive, detail oriented, and a self-directed process thinker.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists Vehicle Technical Manager with program coordination and oversees technical aspects such as technology, manufacturing, quality and cost.
• Manages vehicle composition to ensure core structure integrity and interchangeability, promoting product/process integration.
• Coordinates creation, organization and oversight of connections and fasteners; leads meetings and maintains dashboards for tracking and escalation.
• Leads Change Management processes and ensures consistent communication across sites.
• Organizes part modifications with project planning to achieve quality convergence.
• Supports convergence and responsiveness of product/process elements (welding, painting, assembly) by coordinating modifications and resolving major defects.
• Coordinates rework and upgrade workshops during production stages; collaborates with purchasing on sourcing and part numbers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Written communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Detail oriented

Self-directed

Proactive mindset

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Auburn Hills, MI, United States (On-site)

Contract (1 month 2 days)

Published 2 days ago

Product Integration

Technical Issue Containment & Resolution

ABET

program management

project management

The PMO Technical Specialists are part of the Cross Carline & Project Engineering Team, ensuring overall program feasibility and target setting. They support Vehicle Technical Managers across vehicle development programs.

Technical Specialists have broad knowledge of vehicle design and assembly and act as program monitors, addressing proto build issues promptly and coordinating resources for quick solutions.

Assignments depend on client needs and program status; specialists may work on individual vehicles or common modules used in multiple vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

The Technical Specialist plays a critical role in supporting vehicle program development and execution. Key responsibilities include:

Assisting the Vehicle Technical Manager with program coordination and overseeing technical aspects such as technology, manufacturing, quality, and cost.

Managing vehicle composition to ensure core structure integrity and interchangeability, and promoting product and process integration.

Coordinating the creation, organization, and oversight of connections and fasteners, including leading related meetings and maintaining dashboards for tracking and escalation.

Leading and facilitating Change Management processes, ensuring consistent communication and modification sharing across multiple sites.

Organizing and synchronizing part modifications with project planning to achieve quality convergence.

Supporting the convergence and responsiveness of product and process elements- especially welding, painting, and assembly- by coordinating modifications and resolving major defects.

Coordinating rework and upgrade workshops for both used and new vehicles during various stages of production.

Collaborating with purchasing teams on sourcing, generating part numbers and specifications, conducting trial runs to identify or mitigate issues, and ensuring all requested modifications reach dedicated sites.

Mandatory Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.

Must be a proactive, detail oriented, and a self-directed process thinker

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong written and presentation skills

Proficient in using Excel and PowerPoint.

Other Skills:

Automotive industry experience at an OEM or large tier 1 in any of the following areas: Product development engineering, program management, finance, accounting or quality

Program Life-cycle Experience

Experience in multiple vehicle domains (body, chassis, powertrain, electronics, etc.)

Manufacturing process fundamentals understanding

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $20.34/hour - $31.78/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.