Prototype Build Lead - Axle Systems & Testing

Advantage Technical; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Prototype Build Lead in Livonia, MI to coordinate prototype axle system builds, testing activities, and engineering project timelines in a fully onsite automotive engineering environment.

Responsibilities include leading build events, managing schedules, coordinating parts, and collaborating with engineers, suppliers, and shop personnel to ensure on-time completion of testing and build milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Previous project management experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototype build events for axle system development projects.
• Create and manage project plans, build schedules, and timing charts.
• Coordinate parts ordering and component delivery.
• Partner with engineers, suppliers, and shop personnel to support build completion.
• Track testing schedules, priorities, and completion status.
• Resolve project issues and drive action items to closure.
• Maintain short- and long-term testing forecasts.
• Coordinate post-test teardown reviews and engineering approvals.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status updates to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Advantage Technical is seeking a Prototype Build Lead in Livonia, MI to coordinate prototype axle system builds, testing activities, and engineering project timelines in a fully onsite automotive engineering environment.

Responsibilities include leading build events, managing schedules, coordinating parts, and collaborating with engineers, suppliers, and shop personnel to ensure on-time completion of testing and build milestones.