Powertrain Project Manager

The Sub System Technical Manager serves as the on-site propulsion systems technical lead at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. The
role is accountable for integrating PRS hardware, software, and calibrations into plant operations; coordinating rapid triage and issue resolution; representing propulsion
at key plant quality gates; and ensuring disciplined alignment among engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, production control, and plant leadership. The position provides clear ownership for propulsion readiness from execution builds through production. 

Primary Responsibilities 
▪  Plant integration
of PRS (Powertrain Readiness System) components and software/calibrations: Lead the in-plant integration and readiness of PRS components, software, and
calibrations. Confirm that hardware, software, flash content, and build timing are aligned for execution and production needs. 
▪  PRS triage
leadership: Organize and maintain alignment
with PRS triage for plant-based issues. Establish clear problem statements, priorities, owners, containment actions, escalation paths, and closure criteria. 
▪  Rolls, EOL, and audit representation: Represent
propulsion systems for rolls testing, end-of-line activities, and audit findings. Ensure propulsion concerns are understood, documented, assigned, and driven to resolution. 
▪  Execution-build part sign-off: Coordinate
and complete propulsion part sign-off at execution builds, including verification of correct parts, pedigree, fit, function, and issue disposition. 
▪  Plant flash-station
software integration: Coordinate software and calibration integration into plant flash stations. Align content, release timing,
validation status, station readiness, and recovery plans with the appropriate teams. 
▪  In-plant PER coordination: Coordinate
plant-based PER activity, including engineering support, vehicle or part availability, execution timing, results capture, and follow-up actions. 
▪  RMS (Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety) and
TEQ (Technical Equipment Quality) issue resolution: Drive timely resolution
of plant RMS and TEQ issues affecting propulsion, including supplier quality, manufacturing, and engineering concerns. Maintain cross-functional ownership through verified closure. 
▪  MLM (Material Logistics Management) and
production control alignment: Ensure accurate and
sufficient propulsion alignment within MLM and production control processes, including part readiness, software applicability, build instructions, breakpoints, and production timing. 
▪  Engineering engagement
at the plant: Manage and coordinate engineering engagement. Match technical resources to plant priorities, facilitate on-site
support, maintain stakeholder communication, and escalate gaps that threaten build or production objectives. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, or a related technical
  discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.  8+ yrs experience required
• Experience with automotive manufacturing, vehicle integration, propulsion systems, product development, launch, or production support. 
• Working knowledge of hardware and software/calibration release and integration processes. 
• Ability to lead structured problem solving across engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and production organizations. 
• Strong communication, organization, escalation, and technical decision-making skills in a fast-paced plant environment. 
• Ability to work on site at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant and support build or production needs outside normal hours when required. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting vehicle assembly-plant launches, execution builds, production ramp-up, or steady-state manufacturing. 
• Familiarity with plant flash systems, end-of-line diagnostics, propulsion controls, calibration management, and vehicle electrical architecture. 
• Experience with PER, RMS, TEQ, MLM, production control, part pedigree, breakpoint management, and engineering change implementation. 
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concerns into concise risk, action, and decision summaries for leadership. 
  Key Interfaces 
• PRS engineering and triage; plant manufacturing and quality; supplier quality; software and calibration teams; plant electrical and flash-station teams; production control and MLM stakeholders; vehicle integration; launch and program management; and plant leadership.