Lead Engineer

As a full-service technical staffing agency, we understand that business climates change all the time. Whether you are looking to ramp up your team or you are looking for your next job, we are here to help you Step Up. Since 1946 Talascend has served as a technical staffing solutions partner to industry-leading firms in the Oil & Gas, Automotive, Manufacturing, Power and Rail, among others.

Talascend is currently seeking a Lead Engineer for a contract opportunity located in Warren, MI Our worldwide multibillion dollar automotive client is a leading manufacturer of automobiles employing nearly a quarter million people around the globe on six continents. They are a top competitor in the business based on their cutting edge technology and dynamic brands ranging from small electric cars to full size, heavy-duty trucks. If you want to be a part of a team that is leading the way in the auto industry, this is the place to be!

Product Engineer responsible for leading product development and integration activities. * Utilize engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems for vehicle programs. * Effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and rigorous program management. * Coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program deliverables with excellence. * Design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. * Performs engineering design evaluations. * May develop a range of products. * Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. * Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. * Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. * Performs a variety of complicated tasks. * Trains, develops and evaluates employees * Develops and coordinates timing of product design programs * Provides technical support for solving assembly plant problems * Conducts engineering activities for VDP pilot line programs * Conducts engineering activities for model year start of production programs * Evaluates design proposals * Coordinates overall engineering activities with other departments and/or divisions Initiates and evaluates cost studies * Coordinates with vendors and/or customers * Writes technical reports and proposals * Reviews legislative and regulatory proposals or actions to determine impact on projects

**Position Requirements:** * A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. * Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Knowledge with Lotus Notes or other email communication tool * Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally * Good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations * Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills * Partners with senior management to analyze and solve issues * Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently * Mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback * Expert knowledge of design, development and test engineering, manufacturing processes, assembly operations and Central Office functions * 16 years relevant auto industry experience required * Entry level (<1 year) Areas of expertise include: Testing, Design, Analysis **Educational Requirements:** * Bachelor of Science in Engineering * 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 for this position.