Project Engineer-Automotive

Sika; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with generous company match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Sika is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Automotive Technologies team in Madison Heights, Michigan. The role involves leading projects focused on damping, sealing, and reinforcing materials while managing engineering changes and timelines. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have 1-3 years of experience in the automotive industry. Proficiency in Japanese and experience with Japanese OEMs are highly preferred. We offer extensive benefits and a commitment to progressive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of application engineering or program management in the automotive industry.
• Experience within Japanese culture and fluency in Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Managing DFMEA and DVR&R activity through launch.
• Securing application design approval.
• Managing tooling budgets.
• Working with customer engineering and factory support.
• Support Sika materials application strategy.
• Manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch.
• Ensure design reviews are complete and drawings are released.
• Establish DVP&R's and DFMEA's.
• Manage engineering changes from quote approval.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software

Excellent analytical & quantitative skills

Strong communication

Ability to create strong internal & external relationships

Familiarity with plastic injection molding and tooling

Experience working with Japanese OEM's

Fluent in Japanese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer – Automotive Technologies

Sika is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team. The Project Engineer will assume project leadership and overall responsibility for Automotive Technologies in damping, sealing, and reinforcing, and will drive activities to meet timing needs.

Responsibilities

• Managing DFMEA and DVR&R activity through launch.
• Securing application design approval.
• Managing tooling budgets.
• Working with customer engineering and factory support to achieve results.
• Support Sika materials application strategy to meet customer requirements.
• Manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch.
• Ensure design reviews are complete and drawings are released in accordance with department procedures.
• Establish DVP&R's and DFMEA's and ensure design verification of parts including customer on-site validation.
• Manage engineering changes from quote approval by the customer to implementation at the manufacturing plant.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Supervisor.

Preferred Skills

• PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software.
• Excellent analytical & quantitative skills as well as strong communication.
• Capable of creating strong internal & external relationships with customers, vendors, and contacts across business groups.
• Familiarity with plastic injection molding and tooling as well as part design is highly recommended.
• Experience working with Japanese OEM's and fluent in Japanese.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of application engineering or program management in the automotive industry.
• Japanese speaking and experience with the culture.

Benefits

• 401K with generous company match.
• Bonuses.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays.
• Floating Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time.
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements.
• Education Assistance.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.