Project lead

Job Title: Powertrain Project Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Powertrain Project Lead to drive quality projects with a focus on reducing warranty spend and failure rates. This role involves using DFSS and 8D processes to support aggressive timelines and ensure exceptional quality in powertrain systems.

Responsibilities

• Support High Time in Service (HTIS) Quality Projects using DFSS and 8D processes.
• Rapidly progress through DFSS phases: Define, Characterize, Optimize, Verify, including root cause identification and verification.
• Evaluate high warranty spend/failure rate subsystems, focusing on design-related issues, supplier quality, or manufacturing defects.
• Analyze warranty data and trends, as well as part returns, to identify root causes.
• Identify and verify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Design, execute, or coordinate analytical and physical testing from component bench level to full powertrain/vehicle testing.
• Communicate project status and results to management, interfacing regularly with quality and core engineers.
• Develop relationships with dealerships and fleets to resolve quality issues related to warranty and repairs quickly.
• Understand different types of repairs and set up work plans, following up to reduce timelines for issue resolution.
• Lead and attend team meetings.
• Document lessons learned for knowledge preservation.
• Proactively follow through on responsible activities along with required documentation to meet milestones and deliverables.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Warranty and failure mode analysis.
• Problem-solving skills with experience in customer concerns and resolutions.
• Knowledge and experience in automotive powertrain, particularly transmission and driveline.
• Strong project management skills.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years for Intermediate or 5+ years for level in automotive experience, particularly in Powertrain engineering, warranty, and manufacturing.
• Experience working in quality improvement projects using DFSS, 8D, or other Six Sigma processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for presentations and project tracking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.
  
  

Work Environment

The role involves collaboration with quality and core engineers, regular communication with management, and interaction with dealerships and fleets. The work environment is dynamic, requiring proactive problem-solving and efficient project management to meet timelines and deliverables.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, Michigan.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $44.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.

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