Lead Project Engineer
- Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Full-time - Hybrid
About the Role
A global Tier-1 automotive supplier is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to manage engineering development for advanced technical plastic components, including air-intake systems and e-mobility solutions. Acting as the technical point of contact for the customer, you’ll lead cross-functional engineering efforts from concept through industrialization, supporting global teams and complex product lifecycles.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical development in assigned projects, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and internal standards
- Collaborate with project managers and functional teams (process, quality, purchasing)
- Develop product plans, risk analysis (D-FMEA), validation protocols, and cost estimates
- Support quotations, feasibility assessments, and design concept evaluations
- Coordinate cross-border engineering with France-based Centers of Competence
- Support production relocation and change management planning
- Maintain engineering master data and ensure up-to-date documentation (CIM)
- Engage in concept brainstorming, benchmarking, CAD drafting, and design validation
- Contribute to patent generation and manage intellectual property documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s a plus)
- 6+ years’ experience in automotive plastics, particularly under-the-hood components
- Expertise in injection molding, welding (e.g. ultrasonic, vibration), and assembly processes
- Proficiency in CAD and engineering tools for tolerance stacks, simulations, etc.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Global team collaboration experience and flexibility for cross-time zone meetings
- Fluent in English (additional languages a plus); strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel (approx. 10%), including domestic and to Mexico
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