Home
/
Project Management
/
Design Project Manager, Automotive
Design Project Manager, Automotive-March 2024
Farmington Hills
Mar 29, 2026
ABOUT FLEX
Flex is a global manufacturing company where employees thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment.
10,000+ employees
Healthcare, Technology
VIEW COMPANY PROFILE >>
About Design Project Manager, Automotive

  Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

  Job Summary

  Flex Farmington Hills, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a fast-paced design center servicing global customer in the automotive sector. We offer full product development including overall system architecture development, hardware and mechanical design and software development. Flex has an ISO certified environmental and EMC labs in Toronto, Ontario as well as testing chambers, equipment & system design and build capabilities in Farmington Hills.

  The Design Project Manager, Automotive will be based in Farmington Hills MI .

  What a typical day looks like: Responsible for coordination and on-time delivery of all engineering project deliverables into customer product development projects.Responsible for detailed level engineering schedules, resource requirements and status reporting for customer ODM projects into engineering management and GPM functions.Develop and maintain project checklists and guidelines to drive team execution, resource planning and continuous improvement processes across the engineering organization.Act as the main customer interface for engineering project schedule and issue management.Provide the 'glue' that links sub teams, makes communications flow, and drives the definition of all inputs and outputs required to successfully execute CE development projects.Coordinate engineering prototype builds, materials readiness, test readiness and on site engineering support.Coordination of development activities across multiple sites (North America, Europe, Asia). The experience we're looking to add to our team: 5+ years of program manager experienceBS/MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Software or other Engineering disciplinePrevious design contributor experience in one or more of the technical areas related to automotive/transportation systems developmentExperience as a Project Manager in full product development lifecycle projects from design inception to mass production for high-complexity products.Fully capable with Project Management tools and techniques for both timeline and resource management.Experience working with vendor partners in various levels technical and business relationship engagement.Fluent written and oral English language Here are a few of our preferred experiences: ASPICE experience or trainingPMP certification.Knowledge of product test and design validation processes, defect management during development and Reliability and Regulatory test processes.Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) tools, build up and process.Understanding of electronics manufacturing (PCB, SMT) and mechanical manufacturing (plastics, metals) processes, critical vendor inputs/outputs, and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FOR THE GREAT WORK YOU PROVIDE Full range of medical benefits, dental, visionLife InsuranceMatching 401KPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementEmployee discounts at local retailersHL45

  #LI-HYBRID

  #LI-HOLLY LOEBEL

  Job Category

  Design, Process & Technology Engineering

  Is Sponsorship Available?

  No

  Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
Quality Manager
Overview As a Quality Manager you will be in charge with: Maintaining and improving quality and food safety systems;Ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance;Implementing and enhancing the env
Seasonal Assistant Production Manager
Position: Seasonal Assistant Production Manager Location: New York, NY Department: Event Production Role Overview: Reporting to the Production Manager, the Assistant Production Manager role is an hou
Director, Unscripted Development
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are... When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, we're not jus
Electrical Construction Project Manager
Job Description Join our Intel Fab Construction Enterprise (FCE) in building the world's largest semiconductor manufacturing factories across the globe. The future is what we build.Our enterprise man
Sr. Renewal & Success Plan Sales Project Coordinator
To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Operations Job Details About Salesforc
Manager, Professional Services Consultant
AgileAssets, A Trimble Company, is looking for a Professional Services Consultant Manager to help manage, grow, and scale our professional services consultant (PSC) resources that provide our clients
Offer Team Senior Manager
WHAT YOU'LL DO BCG's Offer Team provides specific support to BCG topic teams: we work closely with all of BCG's Functional Practice Areas (PAs) to support the design, development, and marketing of th
Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure and Water Strategy
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in program/project management. Experience with mana
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Job Description Summary Responsible for process capability, cost reduction and continuous improvement project implementation within their designated manufacturing unit. Provides specific engineering
Control room operation technician
Job Description Summary Project Management/ Planning/ Coordinating activities typically in the context of a production or services project to fulfill a customer order or need according to financial/c
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved