Program Coordinator (Automotive Engine Systems)

Experis Technology Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Business travel insurance

401(k) with match

Weekly pay

Job summary

Automotive Engineering in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Program Coordinator (Automotive Engine Systems) to support end-to-end engine system delivery within the Program Management & Engineering organization.

The role requires coordinating engineering, validation, sourcing, and manufacturing functions to meet development timelines and readiness milestones, with onsite execution and direct interaction with senior leadership during milestones and reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience with engine components, systems, and validation preferred.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers and internal partners to meet timelines and critical path activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release base engine hardware by leading end-to-end engine system programs from approval through launch and lifecycle management.
• Develop and track program objectives, milestones, KPIs, risks, and readiness metrics across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate engineering, validation, sourcing, manufacturing, and business functions to align with product development processes and objectives.
• Oversee validation of engine component and system functions to support production launch readiness, including turbochargers and air handling components.
• Manage program status reviews, gate reviews, and executive reporting with issue resolution and risk mitigation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Systems engineering

Validation

Cross-functional coordination

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client, Automotive Engineering is seeking a Program Coordinator (Automotive Engine Systems) to join their team. As a Program Coordinator (Automotive Engine Systems), you will be part of the Program Management & Engineering organization supporting end-to-end engine system delivery.

Job Title:Program Coordinator (Automotive Engine Systems)

Location:Auburn Hills, Michigan (Onsite)

Pay Range: $27 - $30 per hour on W2

What's the Job?

• Design, develop, and release base engine hardware by leading end-to-end engine system and components program execution from approval through launch (Job 1) and lifecycle management.
• Develop, communicate, and track program objectives, milestones, KPIs, risks, and readiness metrics across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate engineering, validation, sourcing, manufacturing, and business functions to ensure alignment with product development processes and strategic business objectives.
• Oversee validation of engine component and system functions and system performance to support production launch readiness, including turbochargers, superchargers, charger air coolers, cold air induction ducts, and hot/pressurized air ducts.
• Manage program status reviews, milestone assessments, gate reviews, executive reporting, and senior leadership presentations while facilitating issue resolution, change management, and risk mitigation.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering experience, including component design and development.
• Experience with engine components, systems, and validation (combustion engine and boosting/air handling experience is preferred).
• Background as a Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, or Product Development Engineer (helpful).
• Ability to coordinate suppliers and internal partners to meet development timelines, validation testing, and critical path activities.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead critical engine system and component program execution with clear accountability for quality, cost, timing, and performance targets.
• Hands-on involvement in validation, launch readiness, and lifecycle management for propulsion systems.
• Exposure to executive-level reporting, gate reviews, and senior leadership presentations.
• Structured program work focused on boosting and air handling systems, including turbochargers, superchargers, and air ducting.
• Clear compliance expectations aligned to Propulsion Systems Development Plans (PSDP) and development processes.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay