Powertrain Project Manager

Job overview

The Powertrain Project Manager role is onsite in Auburn Hills, MI, with daily work at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. Compensation is not specified. The position serves as the on-site propulsion systems technical lead supporting plant operations and production readiness. The role coordinates propulsion hardware, software, and calibration integration, leads plant issue triage, and aligns engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, production control, and plant leadership. It provides ownership of propulsion readiness from execution builds through production.

What you'll do

• Integrate propulsion components, software, and calibrations into plant operations
• align hardware, software, flash content, and build timing
• lead issue triage and resolution
• represent propulsion at rolls testing, end-of-line activities, and audits
• coordinate execution-build part sign-off, flash-station integration, PER activity, and engineering support
• align production control and MLM processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

powertrain

project manager

propulsion systems

plant integration

automotive manufacturing

software integration

calibration

issue resolution

auburn hills mi

sterling heights assembly plant

optimal inc.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of experience and a relevant technical degree or equivalent experience; supports production needs outside normal hours when required.

About the employer

Optimal Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping. Sector: 33.