Engineering Project Team Leader – Core Components, Head, Blocks & Housings

. Lead teams in execution of New Product Introduction, New Source Introduction, and Continuous Product Improvement programs .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeLafayette • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams in execution of New Product Introduction, New Source Introduction, and Continuous Product Improvement programs
Develop and maintain project plans, scope, timelines, resources, deliverables, and product requirements for the Heads, Blocks, and Housings team
Improve heads, blocks, and housing design to meet product quality, supply, offerings, manufacturability, and cost objectives
Coordinate resources across procurement, product development, value chain, manufacturing, and suppliers
Oversee project progress and costs; communicate status with stakeholders and functional areas
Identify challenges, roadblocks, and solutions; escalate issues and delays to leaders
Direct project teams, facilitate meetings, provide communications, document actions, and ensure accountability
Use project strategy and problem-solving methodology to organize plans, communications, and deliverables
Guide key technical decisions and support continuing development and innovation across global engineering organizations

What you’ll need

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum or equivalent experience
Extensive experience providing technical solutions and resolving technical challenges
Expert-level project management experience, including managing multiple high-risk, high-cost projects with multiple stakeholders
Extensive experience in team management and team building
Extensive experience in requirements analysis, documentation, tools, prototyping, use cases, and traceability
Extensive experience troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing or product management environment
Extensive experience in product design and development from concept through production
Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
Previous experience in engine system or component design or manufacturing
Engine or component testing and validation experience
Demonstrated project management experience and results
APQP, PPAP, PCN, and design releasing experience
Must work onsite five days a week
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position
Successful completion of a drug screen is required for any offer of employment

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