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 (Powertrain Readiness System) 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 (Reliability Maintainability and Safety) and TEQ (Technical Equipment Quality) 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 (Material Logistics Management) 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. 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.
Key Interfaces
PRS engineering and triage; plant manufacturing and quality; supplier quality; software and calibration teams; plant electrical and flash-station teams; production control and MLM stakeholders; vehicle integration; launch and program management; and plant leadership.