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Engineer - Project Manager

McLaren Engineering
Livonia, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Please Note

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is on-site.

At this time, we are not able to offer current or future work authorization transfer or sponsorship.

Engineering Project Manager

Manage and organize product engineering pursuit projects as part of the Engineering organization. Responsible to manage and coordinate between the technical, procurement, manufacturing, build and test aspects of a program from the proof-of-concept phase through production and the impacts to a commercial offer for the chase programs the engineering organization is supporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related technical field and 5-10 years of related experience. MBA or PMP certificate would be a plus.

Required Skills/Experience

  • Experience with APQP, PPAP and/or IATF 16949 standards.
    • Experience with the OEM or Tier I supplier environments; preferably with experience in product development or engineering services.
    • Lead large-scale process for a project that includes project management, process analysis, development, and implementation.
    • Implement Best-In-Class approach and develop project definition, direction and lead process from inception to final deployment into production or completion of process.
    • Ability to negotiate and work with external experts regarding technical aspects of projects.
    • A creative problem-solving mindset with business acumen to aid teams in obtaining ideas, and lead through development and execution.
    • Proven business knowledge, including the ability to assess and pursue new opportunities.
    • Ability to manage project budgets and expenditures to project plan budget.
    • Requirement to provide training and continuous monitoring during and after project completion to ensure compliance with the changed process.
    • Ensure champions, process owners and functional leaders are provided the business support required to develop and to implement process changes
    • Strong skills in strategic thinking, teaming, communication, project management and analytical skills
    • Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.
    • Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction.
Responsibilities

  • Manage project timeline and deliverables with updated timing/work plans.Responsible for driving project requirements within Linamar organization to meet work plan objectives, and alerting management when tasks are off track.
    • Work directly with internal groups and customers as needed to manage project timing and deliverables.
    • Coordinate cost studies, manufacturing feasibility and advanced prototype customer quotes.Work with cross functional teams such as cost estimators, purchasing, engineering and partner companies to complete the cost information.
    • Coordinate with engineering development team and other Linamar facilities as appropriate to manage any procurement, build and test activities related to the projects.Follow the prototype and test quote processes.
    • Support project budget objectives and standardize project financial tracking formats.
    • Facilitate resolution of open issues and bring the results to conclusion for go/no-go decisions.
    • Facilitate project status reviews and gate reviews.Document and distribute meeting minutes.
    • Document project status summaries for reports-outs such as management reviews, customer meetings and technical reviews.
    • Manage the transition from the product engineering and development phase to product launch with handoff to the production teams. Provide ongoing support as needed to assure successful production launch.
Why Linamar/McLaren Engineering

  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Tuition assistance
  • Great benefits & competitive pay
  • Time off

About Linamar/McLaren Engineering

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced & rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated & engaged employees.

McLaren Engineering, the engineered products division of Linamar Corporation, is a company focused on the design, development & testing of advanced automotive driveline & powertrain systems

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