Lead Powertrain Project Manager

Lead Powertrain Project Manager

Auburn Hills, Michigan - Posted on July 9, 2025

Published By Auwie Cruz

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Propulsion Systems Sub System Technical Manager support role.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Support for all integration activities and interface for all issues (cost, timing, program planning, launch support, program resolution, etc.)

-Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects.

-Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project.

-Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project.

-Leads and directs the work of others.

-Responsibilities include program planning, development and maintenance of master timing schedules, project risk assessments, change management, and project integration across the various functional departments.

-This position is responsible for program management of all Powertrain Engineering assembly plant end-items (focus on the interfaces with Vehicle Engineering). 8+ years of experience.

Pay rate is $54/hour.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another related Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university or equivalent

8+Years experience

Design, development, and program management experience in broad powertrain functions and/or vehicle engineering in any of the following areas: engine, transmission, driveline, packaging, adaptation, controls, or calibration

Demonstrated high leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills

Proficient in MS Office applications

Demonstrated understanding of the Company product development processes, design validation, Key Process Indicators (KPI), and gate processes

Demonstrated team building skills

Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, and to work with minimal direction (ability to understand and complete next steps without guidance)

Preferred Requirements:

Master of Science degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another related Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university or equivalent or

Master of Business Administration Degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent

Experience and understanding of the vehicle cost process

Experience with the ER D roll-up process

Experience with Change Notice (CN) and Common Change Document (CCD) process

Significant knowledge of the automotive industry and competitive benchmarks

Program life cycle experience

Experience as a Resident/Quality Engineer at one or more manufacturing plants

Additional Information / Must have's:

- Interpersonal skills, proven capability to build and maintain relationships with plant launch teams and indirect reports

- Proven understanding of software and calibration for triage

- Flexible hours, overtime permitted, up to 50hrs/wk depending on program milestones/deliverables. Plant starts early, 5a.m.

-How many years of experience are you looking for (if different than the job description): 8+

-Amount of travel: 10% to plant, as necessary, mileage reimbursement available

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.