Project/Program Engineer - Automotive JOEM

Location: Madison Heights, MI, us

Company Description

About Sika

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

Sika is a specialty chemical company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Roles & Opportunities

Sika is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team. 

At Sika, the Project Engineer will assume project leadership and overall responsibility for Automotive Technologies in damping, sealing, and reinforcing. They will drive activities to meet timing needs through:

• Managing DFMEA and DVR&R activity through launch
• Securing application design approval
• Managing tooling budgets and overall project cost targets
• Working with customer engineering and factory support to achieve results

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support Sika materials and application strategy to meet customer statement of requirements.
• Support Account Management, R&D and Marketing to quote and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch.
• Meet regularly with OEM platform engineering teams to develop and validate solutions to platform performance issues.
• Review customer material and test specifications, statements of requirements, etc. and ensure Sika product conformance. 
• Assume leadership of the project team responsible to bring parts to production. Facilitate resolution of any associated resource issues with appropriate department management at the time the team is formed (Program Management).
• Initiate, update, and maintain PLM software project space.
• Develop working relationships with Sika Japan and China offices to ensure JOEM customer requirements for technical solutions and design and part deliveries are met. 
• Establish DVP&R’s and DFMEA’s and ensure design verification of parts - including customer on-site validation.
• Ensure design reviews are complete and drawings released in accordance with department procedures.
• Manage engineering changes from quote approval by the customer to implementation at the manufacturing plant.
• Maintain tooling budget and ensure all required actions taken to enable customer payments on time.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customer interfaces and interdepartmental groups.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by your supervisor.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in Engineering
• 1-3 years of application engineering or Program Management required, preferably in the Automotive Industry
• Must have worked with JOEM's including Toyota and Honda to launch new parts and Eng. changes
• Must have PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software

Preferred Skills

• Speaking Japanese and ability to read & interpret technical communications a plus
• Excellent organizational, analytical & quantitative skills as well as strong communication
• Capable of creating strong internal & external relationships with customers, vendors, and contacts across business groups
• Familiarity with plastic injection molding and tooling as well as part design is highly recommended

Additional Information

Perks & Benefits

• 401K with generous company match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilites of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.