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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.\nRoles & Opportunities\nSika is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team.\nAt 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:\nManaging DFMEA and DVR&R activity through launch\nSecuring application design approval\nManaging tooling budgets and overall project cost targets\nWorking with customer engineering and factory support to achieve results\n Specific Responsibilities:\nSupport Sika materials and application strategy to meet customer statement of requirements.\nSupport Account Management, R&D and Marketing to quote and secure new business opportunities.\nManage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch.\nMeet regularly with OEM platform engineering teams to develop and validate solutions to platform performance issues.\nReview customer material and test specifications, statements of requirements, etc. and ensure Sika product conformance. \nAssume 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).\nInitiate, update, and maintain PLM software project space.\nDevelop working relationships with Sika Japan and China offices to ensure JOEM customer requirements for technical solutions and design and part deliveries are met. \nEstablish DVP&R’s and DFMEA’s and ensure design verification of parts - including customer on-site validation.\nEnsure design reviews are complete and drawings released in accordance with department procedures.\nManage engineering changes from quote approval by the customer to implementation at the manufacturing plant.\nMaintain tooling budget and ensure all required actions taken to enable customer payments on time.\nEstablish and maintain good working relationships with customer interfaces and interdepartmental groups.\nPerform other duties and responsibilities as required by your supervisor.\n Requires minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in Engineering\n1-3 years of application engineering or Program Management required, preferably in the Automotive Industry\nMust have worked with JOEM's including Toyota and Honda to launch new parts and Eng. changes\nMust have PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software\nPreferred Skills\nSpeaking Japanese and ability to read & interpret technical communications a plus\nExcellent organizational, analytical & quantitative skills as well as strong communication\nCapable of creating strong internal & external relationships with customers, vendors, and contacts across business groups\nFamiliarity with plastic injection molding and tooling as well as part design is highly recommended\n Perks & Benefits\n401K with generous company match\nBonuses\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits\nPaid Parental Leave\nLife Insurance\nDisability Insurance\nPaid Time Off, Paid Holidays\nFloating Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time\nWellness/Fitness Reimbursements\nEducation Assistance\nProfessional Development Opportunities\nEmployee Referral Program & More!\nSika 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.\nWe 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.\nSika 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.\nWe 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. 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