Project/Program Engineer — Automotive JOEM

Job overview

The Project/Program Engineer — Automotive JOEM works onsite in Madison Heights, MI; compensation is not specified. The role supports Sika’s automotive technologies in damping, sealing, and reinforcing, working with customer engineering and factory teams to bring parts to production. The engineer leads projects from award through 90 days after launch, coordinating design, validation, cost, and timing requirements. The role helps ensure Sika solutions meet customer requirements and product specifications while supporting new business and engineering changes.

What you'll do

• Support materials and application strategy against customer requirements
• support Account Management, R&D, and Marketing in quoting and securing business
• manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch
• work with OEM platform engineering teams to develop and validate solutions
• review customer specifications and ensure product conformance
• lead project teams bringing parts to production
• maintain PLM project spaces
• coordinate with Sika Japan and China offices
• establish DVP&R and DFMEA and ensure design verification
• manage engineering changes and tooling budgets
• maintain customer and cross-functional relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project/program engineer

automotive joem

madison heights mi

sika

onsite

automotive engineering

project leadership

dfmea

dvp&r

oem

toyota

honda

product launch

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, bonuses, medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, floating holidays, paid volunteer time, wellness and fitness reimbursements, education assistance, and professional development.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, 1–3 years of application engineering or program management experience, and experience with Japanese OEMs including Toyota and Honda. Japanese language ability is a plus.

About the employer

Sika is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.