Project Engineer

Kelly Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation/holiday

Job summary

Kelly Services in the United States is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager for an onsite, full-time contract to direct opportunity in the Bay City area. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing automotive electronic chassis control programs from concept through production launch.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and strong PM skills, with knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety requirements and extensive cross-functional collaboration across engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ME, EE, Mechatronics, Automotive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional automotive development programs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor program progress and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Coordinate activities among engineering, quality, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and customers.
• Facilitate program review meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and management.
• Ensure adherence to customer requirements, quality standards, and internal development processes.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and program cost tracking.
• Manage change requests, program documentation, and configuration control activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system requirements, validation activities, and product launches.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, including ISO 26262 functional safety processes.
• Support customer communications and act as a primary point of contact for assigned programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program execution and efficiency.

Skills

Automotive systems

ISO 26262

Chassis control

Project management

Stakeholder management

Time management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in ME, EE, Mechatronics, Automotive

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Asana

Monday.com

Planner

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Full time contract to direct opportunity in the Bay City area for an experienced Project/Program Manager.
$35.-45/hr
Full Benefits - Medical/Dental/Optical & Vacation/Holiday
This is a full time onsite role.
Engineering degree required
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing automotive electronic chassis control system programs from concept through production launch. This role requires strong project management capabilities, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of ISO 26262 functional safety requirements for automotive electronic systems.
The ideal candidate combines technical engineering knowledge with strong organizational and leadership skills to ensure program objectives are achieved on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional automotive development programs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor program progress and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Coordinate activities among engineering, quality, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and customers.
• Facilitate program review meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and management.
• Ensure adherence to customer requirements, quality standards, and internal development processes.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and program cost tracking.
• Manage change requests, program documentation, and configuration control activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system requirements, validation activities, and product launches.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, including ISO 26262 functional safety processes.
• Support customer communications and act as a primary point of contact for assigned programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program execution and efficiency.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in: ME, EE, Mechatronics, Automotive

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of automotive electronic systems and vehicle architecture.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety processes and requirements.
• Familiarity with chassis control systems, including:
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)
  • Electronic Brake Systems
  • Steering Control Systems
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software
  • Time management and project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Planner)
• Communication & Leadership:
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing communication abilities. o Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
  • Strong meeting facilitation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Organizational Skills o Exceptional time management and prioritization abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. o Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement