Project Manager – Automotive Propulsion & Global Delivery

As the Project Manager for Automotive Propulsion & Global Delivery, you will hold a critical leadership role focused on customer alignment, delivery excellence, and high-performance team management. You will lead a multi-country engineering team across propulsion domains (PRS), including E-Drive, Transmission, and Driveline systems.

We are seeking a technically grounded leader who can navigate the Detroit automotive ecosystem, bridging the gap between commercial strategy and the day-to-day execution of complex engineering tasks.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & People Operations

• Team Performance: Drive accountability and ownership across a multi-country team for all PRS delivery activities.
• Talent Strategy: Lead local hiring, capacity planning, and capability building.
• Mentorship & Culture: Act as a coach/mentor, managing performance reviews, upskilling assignments, and "attrition defense" to maintain continuity.
• Operational Excellence: Approve timesheets, manage back-office capacity, and serve as the internal liaison for HR, IT, Finance, and Payroll.
  
  

Project Delivery & Technical Oversight

• Technical Support: Provide guidance across E-Drive and Driveline engineering, assisting SMEs in resolving complex challenges.
• Execution: Ensure On Time Delivery (OTD) and First Time Right (FTR) metrics are consistently met.
• Quality Governance: Manage Project Quality Scores and SQS (Supplier Quality Score) improvement plans.
• Standardization: Drive continuous improvement through RETEX (Return of Experience) management and local process standardization.
  
  

Client Relationship & Commercial Governance

• Primary Interface: Lead weekly progress reports and alignment meetings with Client Program Managers/Directors.
• Commercial Growth: Support the Key Account Manager (KAM) in maintaining satisfaction and identifying upselling opportunities.
• Risk Management: Proactively manage escalations, action closures, and change management (CCD, CN, PER, ICD).
  
  

Financial & Invoicing Management

• Margin Optimization: Responsible for reporting and optimizing global project margins (GM%).
• Financial Tracking: Manage the lifecycle of Purchase Orders (POs), track fund depletion, and approve global invoicing.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience: 10 years in automotive engineering, specifically within Propulsion Systems.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing large engineering teams (30 members).
• Industry Context: Deep experience working with OEMs within the Detroit automotive ecosystem.
• Technical Savvy: Solid understanding of the DV/PV development lifecycle.
• Tools: Proficient in Google Suite and MS Office for executive reporting.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience overseeing core Design Release Engineering (DRE) activities.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and assembly coordination.
• Direct experience with systems integration, cost-value analysis, and vehicle benchmarking.
• In-depth knowledge of FMEA, DVP&R, and root cause analysis.
  
  

Work Environment & Presence

This Role Requires High Visibility And Engagement

• Office Presence: 5 days per week based at the Segula Troy, MI office.
• Customer Site: Minimum of 2 days per week stationed at customer sites within the Greater Metro Detroit area.
  
  

Are you ready to lead the next generation of propulsion engineering? Apply today to join the SEGULA Technologies team!