Vehicle Exterior Trim Lead/Project Engineer
Job in
Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, 48321, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
Listing for:
Kelly Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Vehicle Exterior Trim Lead / Project Engineer*
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** Location** : (ONSITE) - Auburn Hills, Michigan (48326)
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** Duration** : 12+ month contract (Contract extension expectation and internal hire possibilities)
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** Type:
** W2 contract (
** _C2C OR THIRD PARTY arrangements will NOT be considered for this role)_*
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** Pay:
** Negotiable depending on direct-related experience UP to $51 - $56 an hour
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** Work Authorization:
** Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without current sponsorship transfer requirements.
** Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.*
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Job Summary:
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* As a Project Chief for this Vehicle Exterior Trim, you will be responsible to lead and coordinate the design, development, and validation activities for Exterior Trim systems for assigned vehicle programs. This includes responsibilities to meet quality, cost, investment, weight, timing, technical and specified functional objectives.
** Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):*
* + Coordination of supplier and sourcing activities, issue resolution, authoring source packages, GIMS management, part change management (including cost collaboration) and Engineering Design & Development (EDD) management.
+ Matrix interaction/leadership of assigned design and development engineers to achieve stated objectives.
+ Matrix interaction and taking direction from the subject vehicle line Body Sub-System Technical Manager (VSR - Previously known as PR).
** Must-Have Qualifications*
* + Automotive engineering experience required
+ 5-7+ years of experience (stronger candidates with additional experience will be considered)
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
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Experience with vehicle development and launch activities from concept through production
+ Strong program/project coordination experience within automotive product development
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** _Experience with exterior trim systems, including:_
** Fascias/Bumpers, Cladding, Moldings, Badges & other exterior plastic components
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* Basic Qualifications:
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* + Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree field.
+ 5-7 years of engineering design and development experience.
+ Excellent communication and organization skills, with confidence and persuasive skills in presenting to Senior Management.
+ Vehicle launch experience.
+ Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills.
+ Proven ability to work & lead in a team environment.
** Work Authorization:
** Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without current sponsorship transfer requirements. Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.
** Important information:
** To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to
***** (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs)***
* As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. () for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly ® Engineering?
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