Highlights
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. Working in a small, collaborative, technically deep team, you’ll gain hands-on experience driving complex hardware programs from concept through industrialization while learning directly from seasoned engineering leaders.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Long Beach, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.kyyba.com/ |
Description
Job Title: (Technical Program & Project Management Senior Associate)
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
We’re looking for a motivated early-career Technical Program Manager (or Project Engineer) to join our high-performing automotive seating team. You’ll play a critical role in delivering next-generation EV seating systems that hit aggressive targets for cost, weight, efficiency, performance, and quality. Working in a small, collaborative, technically deep team, you’ll gain hands-on experience driving complex hardware programs from concept through industrialization while learning directly from seasoned engineering leaders. This is a fast-paced environment that rewards ownership, technical curiosity, clear communication, and a systems-level mindset. It’s not for everyone — but it offers the chance to do some of the best work of your career and make a visible impact on future vehicles. What You’ll Do • Use your technical background to holistically drive complex engineering challenges to resolution, ensuring programs stay on track for Start of Production (SOP) and beyond. • Collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy teams to scope work, define requirements, identify risks, estimate budgets, and deliver clear, actionable program updates. • Support the full engineering lifecycle — from ideation and design through validation, integration, and efficient industrialization — for fully integrated seating and interior systems. • Proactively surface issues from design reviews, virtual builds, and physical build events, then drive containment and resolution across teams to protect the program schedule and quality. • Monitor deliverables for system compatibility, integration opportunities, and ways to increase velocity and collaboration. • Maintain strong supplier relationships (in partnership with Supply Chain) to secure timely parts and support for build events. • Prepare focused meeting agendas that drive decisions, eliminate bottlenecks, and retire risks. • Champion transparency: make problems visible early and ensure risk-mitigation plans are actively executed.
Skills Required:
Program Manage PM's & Projects, Program Management, Mechanical Engineering
Skills Preferred:
AIAG APQP, PPAP processes , Testing - Performance
Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). • 2–5 years of experience in technical program management, project engineering, or a similar role supporting hardware development (early-career candidates with strong internships or co-op experience are encouraged to apply). • Solid understanding of the product development lifecycle (design, development, validation, integration, and launch). • Familiarity with materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies commonly used in automotive interiors or seating. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and timelines. • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience Preferred:
• Experience with automotive seating, interiors, or EV systems. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, or similar tools. • Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment. • A systems-oriented mindset with natural curiosity and drive for exceptional execution and continuous improvement. • Passion for automotive innovation and delivering high-quality, customer-focused products.
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Education Preferred:
Master's Degree
Location: (Long Beach,CA)
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
SELECT AWARDS
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
We’re looking for a motivated early-career Technical Program Manager (or Project Engineer) to join our high-performing automotive seating team. You’ll play a critical role in delivering next-generation EV seating systems that hit aggressive targets for cost, weight, efficiency, performance, and quality. Working in a small, collaborative, technically deep team, you’ll gain hands-on experience driving complex hardware programs from concept through industrialization while learning directly from seasoned engineering leaders. This is a fast-paced environment that rewards ownership, technical curiosity, clear communication, and a systems-level mindset. It’s not for everyone — but it offers the chance to do some of the best work of your career and make a visible impact on future vehicles. What You’ll Do • Use your technical background to holistically drive complex engineering challenges to resolution, ensuring programs stay on track for Start of Production (SOP) and beyond. • Collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy teams to scope work, define requirements, identify risks, estimate budgets, and deliver clear, actionable program updates. • Support the full engineering lifecycle — from ideation and design through validation, integration, and efficient industrialization — for fully integrated seating and interior systems. • Proactively surface issues from design reviews, virtual builds, and physical build events, then drive containment and resolution across teams to protect the program schedule and quality. • Monitor deliverables for system compatibility, integration opportunities, and ways to increase velocity and collaboration. • Maintain strong supplier relationships (in partnership with Supply Chain) to secure timely parts and support for build events. • Prepare focused meeting agendas that drive decisions, eliminate bottlenecks, and retire risks. • Champion transparency: make problems visible early and ensure risk-mitigation plans are actively executed.
Skills Required:
Program Manage PM's & Projects, Program Management, Mechanical Engineering
Skills Preferred:
AIAG APQP, PPAP processes , Testing - Performance
Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). • 2–5 years of experience in technical program management, project engineering, or a similar role supporting hardware development (early-career candidates with strong internships or co-op experience are encouraged to apply). • Solid understanding of the product development lifecycle (design, development, validation, integration, and launch). • Familiarity with materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies commonly used in automotive interiors or seating. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and timelines. • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience Preferred:
• Experience with automotive seating, interiors, or EV systems. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, or similar tools. • Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment. • A systems-oriented mindset with natural curiosity and drive for exceptional execution and continuous improvement. • Passion for automotive innovation and delivering high-quality, customer-focused products.
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Education Preferred:
Master's Degree
Location: (Long Beach,CA)
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
SELECT AWARDS
- An INC 5000 company for 10 years
- Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
- Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
- TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
- Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
- Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
- 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
About Company
Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.
Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.