EMC Project Manager

Job Title: Automotive EMC Project Manager Job Description
This role leads complex automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing programs within a dedicated Automotive EMC Testing Group. The Automotive EMC Project Manager provides both technical and project leadership, guiding a team of project managers and collaborating closely with laboratory engineers and technicians to ensure successful execution of customer testing. The position combines deep automotive EMC expertise with strong project management, customer communication, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple programs, priorities, and timelines in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage automotive EMC testing projects from initial test planning through execution, troubleshooting, and completion.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to the existing team of project managers supporting the Automotive EMC Testing Group.
- Serve as a key technical and project-management resource for customers conducting automotive EMC testing.
- Review and interpret customer requirements, automotive OEM specifications, and EMC test plans to ensure accurate and complete test coverage.
- Coordinate laboratory resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, to align with testing schedules, customer priorities, and project timelines.
- Ensure all EMC testing is completed in accordance with applicable customer and OEM standards and requirements.
- Maintain clear, consistent communication with customers regarding project status, schedules, technical issues, risks, and testing results.
- Identify potential testing or scheduling issues early and develop practical solutions to minimize impact on customer deliverables.
- Work closely with laboratory engineers and technicians to troubleshoot test issues and determine appropriate corrective actions or next steps.
- Help improve project-management processes, testing workflows, and overall execution within the Automotive EMC Testing Group.
- Effectively manage changing customer requirements, evolving technical challenges, and competing priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Translate OEM EMC requirements into detailed, executable laboratory test plans and ensure they are followed throughout the test cycle.
- Oversee multiple customer programs simultaneously, balancing resources and timelines while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 5 years of automotive EMC testing experience; 10+ years strongly preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing processes and methodologies.
- Deep understanding of automotive OEM EMC requirements and standards, particularly those used by Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, and Toyota.
- Strong experience reviewing, interpreting, and executing EMC test plans.
- Demonstrated experience managing technical projects, preferably within an automotive EMC or laboratory testing environment.
- Strong ability to manage customer expectations, testing schedules, milestones, and deadlines.
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly when testing requirements, schedules, or technical conditions change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, engineers, technicians, laboratory personnel, and internal leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to other project managers and team members.
- Hands-on experience with EMC testing and test plans within an automotive context.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of automotive EMC testing experience.
- Previous leadership, technical lead, or senior project-management experience within an automotive EMC laboratory.
- Experience managing multiple automotive OEM or Tier 1 customer programs simultaneously.
- Strong familiarity with component-level automotive EMC validation and laboratory testing.
- Experience translating OEM requirements into executable laboratory test plans.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex EMC testing challenges while maintaining customer schedules.
- Background in EMC project management and coordination of test plans and resources.
- Ability to contribute to continuous improvement of project-management processes and testing workflows.
Work Environment
The role is based within a dedicated automotive EMC laboratory environment focused on testing and validating electromagnetic compatibility for automotive components and systems. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, and other laboratory personnel to coordinate test plans, schedules, and resources. The environment is fast-paced and project-driven, with multiple customer programs running concurrently and frequent interaction with automotive OEM and Tier 1 customers. Work involves planning and overseeing EMC tests, interpreting OEM requirements, and ensuring that laboratory activities align with defined standards and timelines. The position emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and structured project management within a professional lab setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MI. About Actalent

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