Prototype Build Engineer Lead

Bartech Staffing; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Impellam Group is seeking a Lead Prototype Build Engineer to manage prototype and mule vehicle builds from planning through execution in a fast-paced automotive environment. The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to coordinate program teams and ensure timely, safe builds.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering or vehicle development with hands-on experience in prototype builds and familiarity with building processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering, vehicle development, prototype build, or related automotive experience.
• Working knowledge of vehicle build processes and prototype development activities.
• Experience preparing presentations and presenting to all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototype and mule vehicle builds through planning, preparation, and execution phases.
• Collaborate with program teams to understand and define build scope, objectives, and requirements.
• Communicate build requirements and objectives to the prototype build team and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain build plans, schedules, and progress tracking metrics.
• Monitor build activities and provide regular status updates to leadership and program teams.
• Identify, escalate, and help resolve build-related issues, risks, and roadblocks.
• Coordinate shop readiness activities to ensure resources, tooling, materials, and personnel are prepared for build execution.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to support successful vehicle build activities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management regarding build status, risks, and milestones.
• Ensure builds are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with program timelines and objectives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Prototype Build Engineer to join our Prototype Build Engineering team.

Role summary / purpose

This role is responsible for managing prototype and mule vehicle builds from initial planning through execution. The Build Lead partners closely with program teams to define build scope, coordinate prototype build activities, monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure successful build completion. The ideal candidate is an energetic, innovative thinker with strong organizational and leadership skills who can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead prototype and mule vehicle builds through planning, preparation, and execution phases.
• Collaborate with program teams to understand and define build scope, objectives, and requirements.
• Communicate build requirements and objectives to the prototype build team and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain build plans, schedules, and progress tracking metrics.
• Monitor build activities and provide regular status updates to leadership and program teams.
• Identify, escalate, and help resolve build-related issues, risks, and roadblocks.
• Coordinate shop readiness activities to ensure resources, tooling, materials, and personnel are prepared for build execution.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to support successful vehicle build activities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management regarding build status, risks, and milestones.
• Ensure builds are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with program timelines and objectives.

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering, vehicle development, prototype build, or related automotive experience.
• Working knowledge of vehicle build processes and prototype development activities.
• Experience preparing presentations and presenting to all levels of management.

Required skills

• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Leadership and team collaboration.
• Project planning and execution.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Attention to detail and organizational excellence.

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Experience with Bill of Material (BOM) development and management.
• Experience with engineering change management processes.
• Automotive prototype, validation, or launch experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.
  

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