Propulsion Systems Project Lead (Powertrain)

Optimal Staffing

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Job summary

Optimal Staffing seeks a Sub System Technical Manager to lead propulsion system integration at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. You will own the readiness of PRS components, software, and calibrations, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and production control to keep builds on track.

The role requires strong problem solving, extensive automotive experience, and willingness to work on-site with irregular hours as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
8+ years’ 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 Sterling Heights Assembly Plant and support build or production needs outside normal hours when required.

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 escalade gaps that threaten build or production objectives.