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Powertrain Project Manager
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Job Location:
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: (Powertrain Project Manager)
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills MI Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value passion excellence empowerment and happiness creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources incentives and flexibility that they need to support a healthy balanced and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Description: Position Summary
The Sub System Technical Manager serves as the on-site propulsion systems technical lead at Sterling Heights Assembly role is accountable for integrating PRS hardware software and calibrations into plant operations; coordinating rapid triage and issue resolution;representingpropulsion 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
Plantintegration 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.
PRStriage leadership:Organize andmaintainalignment 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.
Plantflash-station software integration:Coordinate software and calibration integration into plant flash stations. Align content release timing validation status station readiness and recovery plans with theappropriate 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.
RMSand TEQ issue resolution:Drivetimelyresolution of plant RMS and TEQ issues affecting propulsion including supplier quality manufacturing and engineering concerns. Maintain cross-functional ownership through verified closure.
MLMand production control alignment:Ensureaccurateand sufficient propulsion alignment within MLM and production control processes including part readiness software applicability build instructions breakpoints and production timing.
Engineeringengagement at the plant:Manage and coordinate engineering engagement at SHAP. Match technical resources to plant prioritiesfacilitateon-site support maintain stakeholder communication and escalate gaps that threaten build or productionobjectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering engineering technology manufacturing ora relatedtechnical 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 whenrequired.
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.
Custom Fields:
Name: If Travel is Required List the Travel Requirements
Value: Travel to SHAP on site daily
Name: Badge Needed
Value: Yes
Name: *** Laptop Needed
Value: Yes
Name: Resource Type
Value: Supplemental (Staff Aug/SRA)
Name: Company Car Required
Value: No
Name: Travel Required
Value: Yes
Name: Driving Required
Value: Yes
Name: Client Card Needed
Value: No
Location: (Auburn HillsMI)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Kyyba at
Rewards:
Medical dental vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills MI Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value passion excellence empowerment and happiness creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources incentives and flexibility that they need to support a healthy balanced and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Description: Position Summary
The Sub System Technical Manager serves as the on-site propulsion systems technical lead at Sterling Heights Assembly role is accountable for integrating PRS hardware software and calibrations into plant operations; coordinating rapid triage and issue resolution;representingpropulsion 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
Plantintegration 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.
PRStriage leadership:Organize andmaintainalignment 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.
Plantflash-station software integration:Coordinate software and calibration integration into plant flash stations. Align content release timing validation status station readiness and recovery plans with theappropriate 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.
RMSand TEQ issue resolution:Drivetimelyresolution of plant RMS and TEQ issues affecting propulsion including supplier quality manufacturing and engineering concerns. Maintain cross-functional ownership through verified closure.
MLMand production control alignment:Ensureaccurateand sufficient propulsion alignment within MLM and production control processes including part readiness software applicability build instructions breakpoints and production timing.
Engineeringengagement at the plant:Manage and coordinate engineering engagement at SHAP. Match technical resources to plant prioritiesfacilitateon-site support maintain stakeholder communication and escalate gaps that threaten build or productionobjectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering engineering technology manufacturing ora relatedtechnical 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 whenrequired.
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.
Custom Fields:
Name: If Travel is Required List the Travel Requirements
Value: Travel to SHAP on site daily
Name: Badge Needed
Value: Yes
Name: *** Laptop Needed
Value: Yes
Name: Resource Type
Value: Supplemental (Staff Aug/SRA)
Name: Company Car Required
Value: No
Name: Travel Required
Value: Yes
Name: Driving Required
Value: Yes
Name: Client Card Needed
Value: No
Location: (Auburn HillsMI)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Kyyba at
Rewards:
Medical dental vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
- An INC 5000 company for 10 years
- Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
- Crains Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
- TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
- Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
- Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
- 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
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