Project Lead - Automotive Specialist

Project Lead - Automotive Specialist | Livonia, MI

We are seeking a Project Lead - Automotive Specialist to support our client in Livonia, MI.

LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.

Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/

In this position, you will be responsible for all in-house prototype builds, and testing for Axle systems. All builds and testing for new axle systems within Our Client's organization occurs at the Automatic Transmission New Product Center (ATNPC), as well as outside testing vendor in the local SE Michigan area. You will be responsible for leading the build events, coordinating all component timing, placing orders for parts, and working directly with the shop personnel for build timing. In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining axle system testing forecasts, coordinating test part delivery to the dyno area, keeping track of test status, and tracking post-test teardown progress for engineering sign-off.

• Responsible for all in-house prototype builds for Axle systems.
• Develop project plans for upcoming build events: Quantities, complexity, timing charts.
• Order parts through the GPIRS system per the agreed plan.
• Work directly with Design and Release engineers and the supply base to coordinate timing of builds and build sign-offs for completion.
• Manage issue resolution, assign champions to open items, and track to completion.
• Maintain the Axle systems in-house testing forecast for all in-house programs; both short term and long term forecasts.
• Support "Testing priorities" meeting to understand the test completion process.
• Collaborate with the in-house test team to ensure all tests are completed on time and help navigate any roadblocks.
• Take lead on organizing post-test parts for teardown review, and track the engineer's sign-off to completion.

• Performance Testing.
• Project Management experience required.
• Microsoft Excel, Project & Powerpoint skills.
• Experience with mechanical components, testing of parts, and build processes.
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Fully onsite position.

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work on industry leading projects