Project Lead - Automotive Specialist

LER TechForce, LLC.; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA & FSA

401K with match

Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Professional development

Industry leading projects

Job summary

LER TechForce is seeking a Project Lead - Automotive Specialist in Livonia, MI to oversee all in-house axle prototype builds and testing. You will manage build events, coordinate parts timing, and work directly with shop personnel to ensure on-schedule completion.

You will also maintain axle testing forecasts, coordinate test part delivery to the dyno area, and track post-test teardown progress for engineering sign-off. Onsite role in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Performance testing experience is required.
• Project management experience is required.
• Microsoft Excel, Project and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with mechanical components, testing of parts and build processes.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Fully onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Lead all in-house prototype builds for Axle systems.
• Develop project plans for upcoming build events (quantities, complexity, timing).
• Order parts through GPIRS per the plan.
• Coordinate timing of builds with Design and Release engineers and supply base.
• Manage issue resolution and track items to completion.
• Maintain in-house axle testing forecasts (short and long term).
• Coordinate testing priorities and test completion processes.
• Collaborate with the in-house test team to ensure timely tests.

Skills

Performance testing

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Mechanical testing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Project Lead - Automotive Specialist to support our client in Livonia, MI.

WHO WE ARE

Project Lead - Automotive Specialist | Livonia, MI

We are seeking a Project Lead - Automotive Specialist to support our client in Livonia, MI.

WHO WE ARE

LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.

Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

In this position, you will be responsible for all in-house prototype builds, and testing for Axle systems. All builds and testing for new axle systems within Our Client's organization occurs at the Automatic Transmission New Product Center (ATNPC), as well as outside testing vendor in the local SE Michigan area. You will be responsible for leading the build events, coordinating all component timing, placing orders for parts, and working directly with the shop personnel for build timing. In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining axle system testing forecasts, coordinating test part delivery to the dyno area, keeping track of test status, and tracking post-test teardown progress for engineering sign-off.

• Responsible for all in-house prototype builds for Axle systems.
• Develop project plans for upcoming build events: Quantities, complexity, timing charts.
• Order parts through the GPIRS system per the agreed plan.
• Work directly with Design and Release engineers and the supply base to coordinate timing of builds and build sign-offs for completion.
• Manage issue resolution, assign champions to open items, and track to completion.
• Maintain the Axle systems in-house testing forecast for all in-house programs; both short term and long term forecasts.
• Support "Testing priorities" meeting to understand the test completion process.
• Collaborate with the in-house test team to ensure all tests are completed on time and help navigate any roadblocks.
• Take lead on organizing post-test parts for teardown review, and track the engineer's sign-off to completion.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Performance Testing.
• Project Management experience required.
• Microsoft Excel, Project & Powerpoint skills.
• Experience with mechanical components, testing of parts, and build processes.
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Fully onsite position.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work on industry leading projects