Powertrain Project Manager

The Sub System Technical Manager serves as the on-site propulsion systems technical lead at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. The role is accountable for integrating PRS hardware software and calibrations into plant operations; coordinating rapid triage and issue resolution; representing propulsion at key plant quality gates; and ensuring disciplined alignment among engineering manufacturing supplier quality production control and plant leadership. The position provides clear ownership for propulsion readiness from execution builds through production.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plant integration of PRS components and software/calibrations: Lead the in-plant integration and readiness of PRS components software and calibrations. Confirm that hardware software flash content and build timing are aligned for execution and production needs.
• PRS triage leadership: Organize and maintain alignment with PRS triage for plant-based issues. Establish clear problem statements priorities owners containment actions escalation paths and closure criteria.
• Rolls EOL and audit representation: Represent propulsion systems for rolls testing end-of-line activities and audit findings. Ensure propulsion concerns are understood documented assigned and driven to resolution.
• Execution-build part sign-off: Coordinate and complete propulsion part sign-off at execution builds including verification of correct parts pedigree fit function and issue disposition.
• Plant flash-station software integration: Coordinate software and calibration integration into plant flash stations. Align content release timing validation status station readiness and recovery plans with the appropriate teams.
• In-plant PER coordination: Coordinate plant-based PER activity including engineering support vehicle or part availability execution timing results capture and follow-up actions.
• RMS and TEQ issue resolution: Drive timely resolution of plant RMS and TEQ issues affecting propulsion including supplier quality manufacturing and engineering concerns. Maintain cross-functional ownership through verified closure.
• MLM and production control alignment: Ensure accurate and sufficient propulsion alignment within MLM and production control processes including part readiness software applicability build instructions breakpoints and production timing.
• Engineering engagement at the plant: Manage and coordinate engineering engagement at SHAP. Match technical resources to plant priorities facilitate on-site support maintain stakeholder communication and escalate gaps that threaten build or production objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering engineering technology manufacturing or a related technical discipline or equivalent relevant experience. 8 yrs experience required
• Experience with automotive manufacturing vehicle integration propulsion systems product development launch or production support.
• Working knowledge of hardware and software/calibration release and integration processes.
• Ability to lead structured problem solving across engineering manufacturing supplier quality and production organizations.
• Strong communication organization escalation and technical decision-making skills in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Ability to work on site at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant and support build or production needs outside normal hours when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting vehicle assembly-plant launches execution builds production ramp-up or steady-state manufacturing.
• Familiarity with plant flash systems end-of-line diagnostics propulsion controls calibration management and vehicle electrical architecture.
• Experience with PER RMS TEQ MLM production control part pedigree breakpoint management and engineering change implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concerns into concise risk action and decision summaries for leadership.