Project Manager - Powertrain & Propulsion

G-TECH Services LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Training opportunities

Flexible/remote work options

401K

Competitive pay

Job summary

G-Tech is seeking a Project Manager for Powertrain, Propulsion, and Calibration based in Auburn Hills, MI 48326. This on-site role requires 6 months with a strong possibility of long-term conversion; OT may be required to support plant readiness.

The role oversees hardware/software/calibration integration, propulsion triage, rolls/EOL/audit representation, and execution-build sign-offs, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline; 8+ years experience.
• Experience with automotive manufacturing, vehicle integration, propulsion systems, and production support.
• Ability to lead structured problem solving across engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and production organizations.
• Strong communication, organization, escalation, and technical decision-making skills; on-site availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-plant integration and readiness of PRS components, software, and calibrations.
• Organize and maintain PRS triage with clear problem statements, priorities, owners, containment actions, escalation paths, and closure criteria.
• Represent propulsion for rolls testing, end-of-line activities, and audit findings; ensure issues are documented and resolved.
• Coordinate and complete propulsion part sign-off at execution builds with verification of parts and pedigree.
• Coordinate software and calibration integration into plant flash stations with release timing and readiness.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Strong communication

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay.

Job title: Project Manager (Powertrain, Propulsion, Calibration)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Work Hours: 6am-3pm with an hour lunch. OT required

Contract duration: 6 months with high possibility of long term/conversion into direct based on candidate performance

The Sub System Technical Manager serves as the on-site propulsion systems technical lead at the client 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 the client Assembly Plant and support build or production needs outside normal hours when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting vehicle assembly-plant launch`es, 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.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support candidate evaluation, sourcing, matching, and communications. G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.