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Program Manager, Fuels Project Lead

Advantage Technical
$54.14-$55.25
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
Jun 09, 2025
Position: Program Manager, Fuels Project Lead Location: Auburn Hills, MI. Some Travel Required. Qualifications: Must have a Valid Drivers License. Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program. Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience with an emphasis on automotive Fuels Systems/components at either an OEM or supplier. Strong leader with entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to sell ideas to all stakeholders. Must be self-sufficient with ability to influence and lead others without formal authority. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to lead and manage suppliers. Must be able to manage multiple concurrent activities. Description: Technical program manager for one or more vehicle lines by being the key point of contact between the Fuels systems design team and all other functional areas such as vehicle program management, engineering departments and manufacturing. Responsible for ensuring that the Fuels systems meets all functional and performance requirements while meeting cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality objectives. Components include Fuel cap/capless, Fuel tank, Fuel Delivery Module, Fuel lines, Canister, Sensors, Valves, filters, etc. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Lead fuels system responsibilities through program production life cycle. Provide strong support of concept studies, initial packaging, thermal system design, cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier management, sourcing, tooling kickoff, validation, launch, program maintenance, change management, value optimization, and quality improvement initiatives. Coordinate technical issue resolution pertaining to engineering and quality at all stages of the program and across all functional areas. Must support plants activities representing Fuels systems. Some travel required to supplier and vehicle assembly plants in North America. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required milestones. Strong working knowledge and experience with automotive fuels components and the guiding principles of operation behind them. Ability to proactively communicate with other colleagues, stakeholders, program management, and supervisors. Experience and confidence in communicating status to a varied audience including top management. Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team. General knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatings. Ability and knowledge to create effective presentations. High level of experience with MS Office tools. Knowledge of automotive underhood packaging and general automotive assembly practices. Ability to review and apply component and system DFMEAs and DVP&Rs. Basic financial understanding with ability to maintain program budget. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. 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