Project Chief

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. 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.

Job Title: (Project Chief)
 
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 
 
Job Description
 
Description: PC - Project Chief – Exterior Trim 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. The position requires matrix interaction/leadership of assigned design and development engineers to achieve stated objectives. The position also requires close matrix interaction and taking direction from the subject vehicle line Body Sub-System Technical Manager (VSR - Previously known as PR).

Basic Qualifications:
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.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to work & lead in a team environment.


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
•Experience with vehicle development and launch activities from concept through production
•Strong program/project coordination experience within automotive product development
•Must have experience with exterior trim systems, including:
oFascias/Bumpers
oCladding
oMoldings
oBadges
oOther exterior plastic components
Target candidates with experience in roles such as:
•Project Chief
•Development Lead (DL)
•Design Lead (Engineering Lead)
•Design & Release Engineer (DRE)
•Program Engineering roles supporting vehicle launches
Please do not focus on pure Designers/Styling candidates. Design experience alone is not sufficient unless supported by engineering and vehicle development/launch experience.

Custom Fields:
Name: Resource Type
Value: Supplemental (Staff Aug/SRA)

Name: Company Car Required?
Value: No

Name: Driving Required?
Value: Yes

Name: *** Laptop Needed?
Value: Yes

Name: Client Card Needed?
Value: No

Name: If Travel is Required, List the Travel Requirements
Value: Local travel USA/Canada

Name: Travel Required?
Value: Yes

Name: Badge Needed?
Value: Yes
 
Location: (Auburn Hills,MI)
 
Disclaimer: 
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
 
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
 
 
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