Powertrain Project Manager #1064354

FastTek Global; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

PTO Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking a Powertrain Project Manager in Auburn Hills, MI, to lead propulsion systems integration at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. The role oversees hardware/software/calibration integration, triage, and part sign-off to ensure readiness from execution builds through production.

The candidate will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and plant leadership, with on-site availability and flexibility to work outside normal hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 8+ years experience required.
• Experience with automotive manufacturing, vehicle integration, propulsion systems, product development, launch, or production support.
• Knowledge of hardware and software/calibration release and integration processes.
• Ability to lead structured problem solving across engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and production organizations.
• Strong communication, organization, escalation, and technical decision-making in a fast-paced plant enviroment.
• On-site work at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant and willingness to support outside hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-plant integration and readiness of PRS components, software, and calibrations.
• Organize PRS triage with clear problem statements, priorities, owners, and closure criteria.
• Represent propulsion during rolls testing, end-of-line activities, and audits; drive resolution.
• Coordinate propulsion part sign-off at execution builds: verify parts, pedigree, fit, and function.
• Coordinate software/calibration integration into plant flash-stations; align release timing and readiness.
• Coordinate plant-based PER activity with engineering support and availability, follow-up actions.
• Drive timely resolution of RMS/TEQ issues affecting propulsion; ensure cross-functional ownership and closure.
• Ensure propulsion alignment within MLM and production control processes, including content and timing.
• Coordinate engineering engagement at SHAP; align resources with plant priorities and escalation.

Skills

Engineering degree

Automotive manufacturing

Hardware/software release

Structured problem solving

Communication skills

On-site availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Powertrain Project Manager

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Sub System Technical Manager serves as the on-site propulsion systems technical lead at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. The role is accountable for integrating PRS hardware, software, and calibrations into plant operations; coordinating rapid triage and issue resolution; representing propulsion at key plant quality gates; and ensuring disciplined alignment among engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, production control, and plant leadership. The position provides clear ownership for propulsion readiness from execution builds through production.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plant integration of PRS components and software/calibrations: Lead the in-plant integration and readiness of PRS components, software, and calibrations. Confirm that hardware, software, flash content, and build timing are aligned for execution and production needs.
• PRS triage leadership: Organize and maintain alignment with PRS triage for plant-based issues. Establish clear problem statements, priorities, owners, containment actions, escalation paths, and closure criteria.
• Rolls, EOL, and audit representation: Represent propulsion systems for rolls testing, end-of-line activities, and audit findings. Ensure propulsion concerns are understood, documented, assigned, and driven to resolution.
• Execution-build part sign-off: Coordinate and complete propulsion part sign-off at execution builds, including verification of correct parts, pedigree, fit, function, and issue disposition.
• Plant flash-station software integration: Coordinate software and calibration integration into plant flash stations. Align content, release timing, validation status, station readiness, and recovery plans with the appropriate teams.
• In-plant PER coordination: Coordinate plant-based PER activity, including engineering support, vehicle or part availability, execution timing, results capture, and follow-up actions.
• RMS and TEQ issue resolution: Drive timely resolution of plant RMS and TEQ issues affecting propulsion, including supplier quality, manufacturing, and engineering concerns. Maintain cross-functional ownership through verified closure.
• MLM and production control alignment: Ensure accurate and sufficient propulsion alignment within MLM and production control processes, including part readiness, software applicability, build instructions, breakpoints, and production timing.
• Engineering engagement at the plant: Manage and coordinate engineering engagement at SHAP. Match technical resources to plant priorities, facilitate on-site support, maintain stakeholder communication, and escalates gaps that threaten build or production objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. 8+ yrs experience required
• Experience with automotive manufacturing, vehicle integration, propulsion systems, product development, launch, or production support.
• Working knowledge of hardware and software/calibration release and integration processes.
• Ability to lead structured problem solving across engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and production organizations.
• Strong communication, organization, escalation, and technical decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced plant environment.
• Ability to work on site at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant and support build or production needs outside normal hours when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting vehicle assembly-plant launches, execution builds, production ramp-up, or steady-state manufacturing.
• Familiarity with plant flash systems, end-of-line diagnostics, propulsion controls, calibration management, and vehicle electrical architecture.
• Experience with PER, RMS, TEQ, MLM, production control, part pedigree, breakpoint management, and engineering change implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concerns into concise risk, action, and decision summaries for leadership.

Key Interfaces:

• PRS engineering and triage; plant manufacturing and quality; supplier quality; software and calibration teams; plant electrical and flash-station teams; production control and MLM stakeholders; vehicle integration; launch and program management; and plant leadership.

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years!

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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