Senior Prototype Build Lead for Vehicle Programs

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

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.