What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer (Product Lifecycle / Process) position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
Kelly® Engineering is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (Product Lifecycle/Process) for a remote 12 month contract opportunity supporting a global leader in automotive technology. This role is focused on engineering process development—not product design—and will play a key role in standardizing and optimizing workflows across the organization.
Overview
Our client develops advanced automotive technologies and is investing heavily in improving engineering efficiency, traceability, and compliance.
This position will focus on capturing existing product development workflows and translating them into structured, scalable processes within the UL Stages platform. You’ll act as a bridge between engineering, compliance, and process teams—driving consistency, improving documentation quality, and enabling better lifecycle management across the organization.
This is a highly visible, process-driven role with strong exposure to AI-enabled workflow improvements and enterprise-wide impact.
Responsibilities
Must-Have:
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Overview
Our client develops advanced automotive technologies and is investing heavily in improving engineering efficiency, traceability, and compliance.
This position will focus on capturing existing product development workflows and translating them into structured, scalable processes within the UL Stages platform. You’ll act as a bridge between engineering, compliance, and process teams—driving consistency, improving documentation quality, and enabling better lifecycle management across the organization.
This is a highly visible, process-driven role with strong exposure to AI-enabled workflow improvements and enterprise-wide impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and configuration of UL Stages for engineering workflow and compliance tracking
- Translate existing Excel-based processes and KPIs into structured, standardized workflows within Stages
- Analyze current engineering processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Align and standardize workflows across teams, including benchmarking against mechanical engineering processes
- Develop and document best practices for lifecycle, certification, and compliance workflows
- Train engineering teams on tool usage, process adoption, and documentation standards
- Support integration of AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to automate and enhance engineering workflows
- Ensure strong traceability, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance across all processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve system or workflow-related issues within Stages
Must-Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Strong background in engineering processes, product lifecycle workflows, and cross-functional coordination
- Demonstrated experience working in structured, process-driven environments (NOT design-focused roles)
- Experience documenting workflows, procedures, and compliance processes
- Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives with minimal oversight
- Experience with UL Stages or similar platforms (SAP Product Compliance, Intertek In-Scope, etc.)
- Exposure to ASPICE/SPICE or similar traceability/compliance frameworks
- Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)
- Familiarity with AI tools applied to engineering workflows or process automation
- Process-oriented engineer who prefers workflow optimization over hands-on design
- Highly organized, detail-driven, and methodical
- Passion for improving systems, not just executing within them
- Comfortable working in structured, documentation-heavy environments
- Mid-to-senior level experience (typically 7 years) with a strong foundation in product lifecycle, compliance, and engineering workflows
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.