Project Engineer

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  • Sika AG
  • Madison Heights, MI
  • Full-Time
  • 1 week ago
Published
April 30, 2026
Location
Madison Heights, MI
Job Type

Project Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: An early-career engineer responsible for leading automotive materials projects for damping, sealing, and reinforcing with OEMs through launch and validation.
  • The Person: Lead project activities from award through 90 days post-launch including DFMEA and DVP&R management, securing design approvals, managing tooling budgets, overseeing engineering changes, and supporting customer on-site validation.
  • Requirements: Requires PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software, familiarity with plastic injection molding and tooling, experience with DFMEA and DVP&R, and 1–3 years application engineering or program management in automotive.

Job Description

Company Description

About Sika

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader i 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 has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide.  In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility.  With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Roles & Opportunities

Sika is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team.  Experience required working with Japanese OEMs.

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
  • Working with customer engineering and factory support to achieve results

Preferred Skills

 

  • Must have PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software
  • Excellent 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
  • Experience working with Japanese OEM's.

 

Job Description

  • Support Sika materials application strategy to meet customer requirements
  • Manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch
  • Ensure design reviews are complete and drawings are released in accordance with department procedures
  • Establish DVP&R's and DFMEA's and ensure design verification of parts including customer on-site validation
  • Manage engineering changes from quote approval by the customer to implementation at the manufacturing plant
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the 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

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 experience 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.

 

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.

  • Global Contract type: Permanent
  • Region: Americas
  • Area: Automotive/Industry Americas
  • Global Department: Manufacturing
  • Key Skills
    ? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
    DFMEA DVP&R / DVP& R Tooling Management Plastic Injection Molding CAD (part/drawing Review) MS Office Project Management Software Strategy Leadership Project Management Program Management R Safe

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