Senior VPM Engineer

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employee Lease Program

Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nissan in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a Senior VPM Engineer to lead cross-cultural program development and ensure key milestones in vehicle projects are met. The role requires hands-on automotive engineering experience and strong leadership to drive schedules, budgets, and cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in related engineering, and proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional-level experience in a related engineering discipline.
• Hands-on background in the automotive industry.
• Firm understanding of automotive technology and engineering practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-cultural program development activities to ensure milestones and vehicle Quality/Cost/Timing are met.
• Develop project schedules and manage the critical path.
• Monitor metrics and present decision-ready issues to the chief engineer.
• Serve as liaison between engineering and outside organizations (manufacturing, marketing, product planning).
• Ensure the project stays on schedule and budget.
• Work cross-functionally and cross-culturally within Nissan.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Location(s): Farmington Hills Job Schedule: Full-time, on-site Education Requirement: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Senior VPM Engineer to join our team in Farmington Hills.

A Day in the Life:

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-cultural program development activities to ensure completion of key milestones and vehicle Quality/Cost/Timing.
• Develop project schedules and manage the critical path.
• Monitor metrics, identify key issues, and bring 'decision-ready' issues forward to the chief engineer.
• Be the liaison between engineering and outside organizations (manufacturing, marketing, product planning, etc.).
• Ensure the project stays on schedule and on budget.
• Be able to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally within the Nissan organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of professional-level experience in a related engineering discipline
• Firm understanding of automotive technology and engineering practices, with a hands-on background in the automotive industry
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Up to 10-20% travel may be required both domestic and international
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary to complete the job
• Ability to perform work onsite at Farmington Hills
• Motor Vehicle Report required (clean driving record)

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards:

• Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).
• For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

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