Prototype Build Lead Engineer — Drive Vehicle Milestones

Detroit Engineered Products; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Engineered Products seeks a Lead Prototype Build Engineer to manage prototype and mule vehicle builds from planning through execution. The role partners with program teams to define scope, coordinate activities, monitor progress, and resolve issues while ensuring on-time completion.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, plus experience in vehicle build processes and presenting to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years engineering, vehicle development or prototype build experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle build processes and prototype development.
• Strong PM, organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience presenting to management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototype and mule vehicle builds through planning, prep, and execution.
• Collaborate with program teams to define build scope and requirements.
• Communicate build requirements to the build team and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain build plans, schedules, and tracking metrics.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and teams.
• Identify and resolve build-related issues, risks, and roadblocks.
• Coordinate shop readiness, resources, tooling, and personnel.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to support builds.
• Prepare and deliver management presentations on status and milestones.
• Ensure builds are safe, efficient and aligned with timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Detroit Engineered Products seeks a Lead Prototype Build Engineer to manage prototype and mule vehicle builds from planning through execution. The role partners with program teams to define scope, coordinate activities, monitor progress, and resolve issues while ensuring on-time completion.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, plus experience in vehicle build processes and presenting to management.