Experts Group International · 14 hours ago
Lead Project Engineer
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expExperts Group International is a global Tier-1 automotive supplier seeking a Lead Project Engineer to manage engineering development for advanced technical plastic components. The role involves leading cross-functional engineering efforts from concept through industrialization and ensuring alignment with customer specifications and internal standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Henry Prior
Responsibilities
Lead technical development in assigned projects, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and internal standards
Collaborate with project managers and functional teams (process, quality, purchasing)
Develop product plans, risk analysis (D-FMEA), validation protocols, and cost estimates
Support quotations, feasibility assessments, and design concept evaluations
Coordinate cross-border engineering with France-based Centers of Competence
Support production relocation and change management planning
Maintain engineering master data and ensure up-to-date documentation (CIM)
Engage in concept brainstorming, benchmarking, CAD drafting, and design validation
Contribute to patent generation and manage intellectual property documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
6+ years' experience in automotive plastics, particularly under-the-hood components
Expertise in injection molding, welding (e.g. ultrasonic, vibration), and assembly processes
Proficiency in CAD and engineering tools for tolerance stacks, simulations, etc
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Global team collaboration experience and flexibility for cross-time zone meetings
Fluent in English
Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel (approx. 10%), including domestic and to Mexico
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering
Additional languages
Company
Experts Group International
Experts Group International (formerly Connecting Experts) is a global recruitment agency with a mission to connect specialist talent across Europe, Asia, and North America.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase