Project Chief Body Closures

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Job Title : Project Chief Body Closures - Senior

Hybrid (4 Days Onsite)

Duration : 12+ Months

PR : $46.00 CAD

Onsite / Remote Hybrid - 75% Onsite at assembly plants, engineering offices, suppliers, and test facilities; 25% Remote; primarily at Windsor or occasional CTC reviews.

Description :

• The Project Chief will oversee all Closures commodities (Door In White, Hood, Fender, Static and Dynamic Sealing, Liftgates) for vehicle programs, from start to finish ('cradle to grave').
• Work with Product Planning and the Product Design Office early in the program to guide vehicle design toward feasible technical solutions.
• Collaborate extensively to determine appropriate Cost, Weight, and Investment targets for the new vehicle.
• Manage sourcing, supplier selection, and design release of component designs for tooling as the program progresses.
• Develop and track testing plans and timelines for components and systems, ensuring timely completion and developing mitigation plans as needed.
• Support supplier and assembly plant launches during pilot and launch phases; manage warranty or quality issues post-launch.

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering design and component development
• Outgoing self-starter capable of organizing complex projects and working with diverse teams

Preferred Requirements :

• Experience in design, development, and release of Closures components (Sheetmetal, plastic, sealing)
• Knowledge of DFSS, DFMEA, and test/validation processes
• Proven leadership in organizing and leading engineering teams to meet quality and fit/finish standards, including CWI

Additional Information / Must Have's :

• Excellent communication and project leadership skills
• Automotive engineering background or manufacturing experience
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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