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Project Chief
Job Location:
Job Location:
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: (Project Chief)
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: PC - Project Chief Exterior Trim will be responsible to lead and coordinate the design development and validation activities for Exterior Trim systems for assigned vehicle programs. This includes responsibilities to meet quality cost investment weight timing technical and specified functional objectives. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) coordination of supplier and sourcing activities issue resolution authoring source packages GIMS management part change management (including cost collaboration) and Engineering Design & Development (EDD) management. The position requires matrix interaction/leadership of assigned design and development engineers to achieve stated objectives. The position also requires close matrix interaction and taking direction from the subject vehicle line Body Sub-System Technical Manager (VSR - Previously known as PR).
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree field.
5-7 years of engineering design and development experience.
Excellent communication and organization skills with confidence and persuasive skills in presenting to Senior Management.
Vehicle launch experience.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to work & lead in a team environment.
Must-Have Qualifications
Automotive engineering experience required
57 years of experience (stronger candidates with additional experience will be considered)
Bachelors degree in Engineering required
Experience with vehicle development and launch activities from concept through production
Strong program/project coordination experience within automotive product development
Must have experience with exterior trim systems including:
oFascias/Bumpers
oCladding
oMoldings
oBadges
oOther exterior plastic components
Target candidates with experience in roles such as:
Project Chief
Development Lead (DL)
Design Lead (Engineering Lead)
Design & Release Engineer (DRE)
Program Engineering roles supporting vehicle launches
Please do not focus on pure Designers/Styling candidates. Design experience alone is not sufficient unless supported by engineering and vehicle development/launch experience.
Custom Fields:
Name: Resource Type
Value: Supplemental (Staff Aug/SRA)
Name: Company Car Required
Value: No
Name: Driving Required
Value: Yes
Name: *** Laptop Needed
Value: Yes
Name: Client Card Needed
Value: No
Name: If Travel is Required List the Travel Requirements
Value: Local travel USA/Canada
Name: Travel Required
Value: Yes
Name: Badge Needed
Value: Yes
Location: (Auburn Hills MI)
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: PC - Project Chief Exterior Trim will be responsible to lead and coordinate the design development and validation activities for Exterior Trim systems for assigned vehicle programs. This includes responsibilities to meet quality cost investment weight timing technical and specified functional objectives. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) coordination of supplier and sourcing activities issue resolution authoring source packages GIMS management part change management (including cost collaboration) and Engineering Design & Development (EDD) management. The position requires matrix interaction/leadership of assigned design and development engineers to achieve stated objectives. The position also requires close matrix interaction and taking direction from the subject vehicle line Body Sub-System Technical Manager (VSR - Previously known as PR).
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree field.
5-7 years of engineering design and development experience.
Excellent communication and organization skills with confidence and persuasive skills in presenting to Senior Management.
Vehicle launch experience.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to work & lead in a team environment.
Must-Have Qualifications
Automotive engineering experience required
57 years of experience (stronger candidates with additional experience will be considered)
Bachelors degree in Engineering required
Experience with vehicle development and launch activities from concept through production
Strong program/project coordination experience within automotive product development
Must have experience with exterior trim systems including:
oFascias/Bumpers
oCladding
oMoldings
oBadges
oOther exterior plastic components
Target candidates with experience in roles such as:
Project Chief
Development Lead (DL)
Design Lead (Engineering Lead)
Design & Release Engineer (DRE)
Program Engineering roles supporting vehicle launches
Please do not focus on pure Designers/Styling candidates. Design experience alone is not sufficient unless supported by engineering and vehicle development/launch experience.
Custom Fields:
Name: Resource Type
Value: Supplemental (Staff Aug/SRA)
Name: Company Car Required
Value: No
Name: Driving Required
Value: Yes
Name: *** Laptop Needed
Value: Yes
Name: Client Card Needed
Value: No
Name: If Travel is Required List the Travel Requirements
Value: Local travel USA/Canada
Name: Travel Required
Value: Yes
Name: Badge Needed
Value: Yes
Location: (Auburn Hills MI)
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
Required Experience:
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