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Lead Project EngineerExperts Group International • Bloomfield Hills, MI, US
Lead Project Engineer

Lead Project Engineer

Experts Group International • Bloomfield Hills, MI, US
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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
  • 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
  • Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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