Prototype Build Engineer Lead

Immediate need for a talented Prototype Build Engineer Lead
. This is a 06+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Auburn Hills ,MI(Onsite).

Pay Range: $57.21 /hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

• Lead prototype and mule vehicle builds through planning, preparation, and execution phases.
• Collaborate with program teams to understand and define build scope, objectives, and requirements.
• Communicate build requirements and objectives to the prototype build team and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain build plans, schedules, and progress tracking metrics.
• Monitor build activities and provide regular status updates to leadership and program teams.
• Identify, elevate, and help resolve build-related issues, risks, and roadblocks.
• Coordinate shop readiness activities to ensure resources, tooling, materials, and personnel are prepared for build execution.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to support successful vehicle build activities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management regarding build status, risks, and milestones.
• Ensure builds are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with program timelines and objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering, vehicle development, prototype build, or related automotive experience.
• Working knowledge of vehicle build processes and prototype development activities.
• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience preparing presentations and presenting to all levels of management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Bill of Material (BOM) development and management.
• Experience with engineering change management processes.
• Automotive prototype, validation, or launch experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.