Talascend is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a Test Management Engineer/Project Engineer position with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Farmington Hills, MI.

SUMMARY:
We are currently looking for an Engineer a Test Management Group to join our team in Farmington Hills MI. This highly visible role will be responsible for the vehicle test management and leading the project management for the associated program. The Test Management engineer will plan manage the overall vehicle development test plan and assets in accordance with company as V3P process to achieve program milestone metrics KPI's and launch success. You will work closely with many functions including: Test Design Engineering Vehicle Program Management Overseas Chief Vehicle Engineer Vehicle Project Development Manager Prototype Engineering Manufacturing and NML counterparts in Japan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Management and Planning: Proactively direct test-engineering teams to execute vehicle development test plans to achieve program launch timeline.
• Facilitate and manage all test-engineering teams resource establishment planning and optimization during Profile Contract phases a Workload Physical Test assets full / partial vehicles parts Expenses.
• Track and report progress milestone achievement via weekly reports and progress milestone meetings.
• Develop detailed project test schedules and manage critical path for the program.
• Monitor metrics solve issues and bring key issues forward to management.
• Be the liaison between Test engineering and Vehicle Program Management and various non-RD functions.
• Ensure project testing stays on schedule achieving the QCT targets through strong leadership and program management.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally within the Nissan organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSME or BSEE preferred other engineering disciplines considered Engineering Degree IS required
• 5 years of experience in automotive Design Test or Program Management
• Program Management highly preferred.
• Strong program/project management skills and planning in the area of vehicle/component testing and/or development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills w/Microsoft Project and MS Office experience.
• Must have program ownership mindset cross-functional leadership and drive to meet program targets.
• Ability to travel to locations within the US and Nissan facilities in AZ TN MS MEX Japan
• MVR Required

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.