Project/Program Engineer - Automotive JOEM

Sika; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking a results-driven project engineer to lead product development initiatives and ensure on-time delivery for JOEM customer requirements. The role interfaces with OEM platform engineering, R&D, marketing and account management to drive quotes and secure new business.

You will manage timelines from award through 90 days post-launch, establish DFMEA/DVP&R, maintain tooling budgets, and coordinate cross-functionally to facilitate design reviews, changes, and on-site validations with

Qualifications

• Support materials and application strategy to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Account Management, R&D and Marketing to quote and secure new business.
• Manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch.
• Lead OEM platform engineering collaboration to address performance issues.
• Review specs to ensure product conformance and release drawings.
• Establish DVP/&R and DFMEA and ensure design verification.
• Maintain tooling budget and enable on-time customer payments.
• Maintain cross-functional relationships with customer interfaces.

Job description

Specific Responsibilities

Support Sika materials and application strategy to meet customer statement of requirements. Support Account Management, R&D and Marketing to quote and secure new business opportunities. Manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch. Meet regularly with OEM platform engineering teams to develop and validate solutions to platform performance issues. Review customer material and test specifications, statements of requirements, etc. and ensure Sika product conformance. Assume leadership of the project team responsible to bring parts to production. Facilitate resolution of any associated resource issues with appropriate department management at the time the team is formed (Program Management). Initiate, update, and maintain PLM software project space. Develop working relationships with Sika Japan and China offices to ensure JOEM customer requirements for technical solutions and design and part deliveries are met. Establish DVP&R’s and DFMEA’s and ensure design verification of parts - including customer on-site validation. Ensure design reviews are complete and drawings released in accordance with department procedures. Manage engineering changes from quote approval by the customer to implementation at the manufacturing plant. Maintain tooling budget and ensure all required actions taken to enable customer payments on time. Establish and maintain good working relationships with customer interfaces and interdepartmental groups. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by your supervisor.