Powertrain Assembly Systems Lead

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive Powertrain program design and execution for North American facilities. You will lead a high-performing team across Engine, Transmission and Axle programs, ensuring robust planning, cost discipline and adherence to GPDS and BOP standards.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Strategy, Product Engineering and suppliers, oversee quality systems, and champion continuous improvement through Kaizen and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering required.
• 10 years manufacturing experience in assembly and new programs launches.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within US, Canada, and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team to design, build and implement powertrain programs for NA facilities.
• Plan for on-time program delivery with robust equipment installation readiness.
• Collaborate with MSAP, Product Engineering and suppliers on cost, feasibility and planning.
• Drive QOS requirements, FMEA, DCP and related quality processes.
• Develop workplans for automation projects (Cobots, AMR) and continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team development

Project management

Cost and investment planning

Supplier collaboration

Process improvement

Manufacturing strategy

DCP / FMEA

Kaizen events

Global cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

GPDS

BOP

FMEA

DCP

Kaizen

AMR / Cobots

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive Powertrain program design and execution for North American facilities. You will lead a high-performing team across Engine, Transmission and Axle programs, ensuring robust planning, cost discipline and adherence to GPDS and BOP standards.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Strategy, Product Engineering and suppliers, oversee quality systems, and champion continuous improvement through Kaizen and automation initiatives.