Prototype Build Engineer

Trillium Staffing; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Professional in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Prototype Build Engineer for an onsite role. The engineer will lead prototype build activities, align build plans with vehicle specifications, and coordinate purchasing and development timing.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Aero/Industrial Engineering, strong leadership, and presentation skills to communicate status to management. Experience with Formula SAE or automotive internships is preferred for entry-level candidates and 2–5

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Aero/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfort with preparing presentations and presenting to all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage all prototype build activities and develop build plans based on vehicle specifications.
• Coordinate purchasing and track development and program timing for parts.
• Lead multiple teams to ensure program deliverables are met and resolve issues affecting build quality, design, process, or timing.
• Direct issue resolution at all levels to maintain progress and quality.
• Present program status and milestones to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Self-starter

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Aero/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Prototype Build Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI!

The Prototype Build Engineer will be responsible for managing all prototype build activities including developing and communicating build plans based on vehicle specifications, coordinating purchasing, tracking development, and program timing for parts. In addition, this individual will be responsible for leading multiple teams to ensure all program deliverables are met and any issues affecting build quality, engineering design, manufacturing process, and timing are resolved. The Prototype Build Engineer must have the ability to direct issue resolution at all levels.

Pay rate is $35/hour. This is a 100% onsite role with a standard 40-hour work week.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Aero/Industrial Engineering
• Basic vehicle build process knowledge
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills
• Must be comfortable with preparing presentations and presenting to all levels
• Strong self-starter able to manage multiple programs and communicate status to management
• Formula SAE experience or relevant automotive internship experience is preferred for entry level candidates

Preferred:

• Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred
• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in automotive, aerospace field

Key Areas of Interest

Candidates MUST possess a strong mechanical engineering foundation with exposure to the following areas:

• Engineering Design
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Success Factors

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.