ProjectProgram Engineer Automotive JOEM

Sika; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Floating Holidays + Volunteer Time

Wellness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development

Job summary

Sika is seeking an early to mid‑level engineer in Michigan to support materials and application strategy, quote and secure new business, and manage projects from award through 90 days post‑launch. You will collaborate with OEM teams, review specs, and ensure product conformance.

You will lead engineering changes, coordinate with global offices, and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in application engineering or program management, automotive preferred.
• Experience with JOEMs (Toyota, Honda) is advantageous.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support materials and application strategy to meet customer requirements.
• Quote and pursue new business opportunities with Account Management, R&D, and Marketing.
• Lead projects from award to 90 days post-launch.
• Coordinate with OEM platform engineering to address performance issues.
• Review specs and ensure conformance of Sika products.
• Lead project team to production; resolve resource issues with management.
• Maintain PLM project spaces and cross‑department collaboration.
• Develop relationships with Sika Japan and China to meet JOEM needs.
• Establish DVP/R and DFMEA, and validate designs on-site.
• Oversee design reviews and release drawings per procedures.
• Manage engineering changes from quote to plant implementation.
• Maintain tooling budget and ensure timely customer payments.
• Foster good interfaces with customers and internal groups.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

1–3 years of application engineering/“

PC proficiency (MS Office, PM software

Japanese language ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in Engineering
• 1-3 years of application engineering or Program Management required, preferably in the Automotive Industry
• Must have worked with JOEM's including Toyota and Honda to launch new parts and Eng. changes
• Must have PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software

Preferred Skills

• Speaking Japanese and ability to read & interpret technical communications a plus
• Excellent organizational, 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

Additional Information

Perks & 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 responsibilites of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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.

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