Joseph Peters
Clawson
Summary
Results-oriented Engineering Professional skilled in project management and technical oversight. Facilitates team collaboration to navigate complex projects while adapting to evolving requirements. Expertise in resource management, risk assessment, and strategic planning drives efficiency and project success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Project Manager (Slip Control)
ZF Automotive
Livonia, MI
03.2021 - 08.2026
- Coordinated engineering deliverables across teams to maintain alignment with program and customer timing.
- Managed vehicle level software releases across multiple SW branches and programs.
- Owned ED&D project budget tracking and schedule management to ensure timely task completion through needs-based delegation.
- Enabled issue resolution across disciplines by aligning stakeholders, clarifying problem scope, and guiding next steps.
- Managed cross-functional engineering project execution to meet schedule and budget targets.
Engineering Project Manager (Foundation Brakes)
ZF
Livonia, MI
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Led projects to meet schedule and budget targets as project leader.
- Mentored junior engineers and provided technical guidance and peer review on system designs.
- Handled all engineering approvals with OEM.
Technical Project Lead - Engine & Drivetrain
Conitech North America
Auburn Hills, MI
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Monitored and tracked project progress, ensuring timely validation, industrialization, and production launch.
- Developed and implemented contingency plans to mitigate quality issues.
- Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective project plans for both GM & Ford.
- Managed GM business contracts, including piece price and tooling cost adjustments, as well as tooling reimbursement.
- Supported and completed the PPAP process with both Ford and GM customers.
Test Engineer
Continental Automotive
Auburn Hills, MI
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Advised on engineering practices to enhance quality and effectiveness.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Provided technical advice to improve quality of engineering practices.
- Contributed to development of cost-effective solutions for engineering challenges.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Scheduled available resources to conduct assessments and prototype testing.
Education
MBA - Business Management & Finance
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2006
Skills
- Project engineering management
- Project planning
- Project leadership
- Budget management
- Risk management
- Project timeline compliance
- Scheduling and planning
- Performance optimization
- Process optimization
Affiliations
Benevolent and Protective order of Elks (27yrs)
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager (Slip Control)
ZF Automotive
03.2021 - 08.2026
Engineering Project Manager (Foundation Brakes)
ZF
09.2017 - 03.2019
Technical Project Lead - Engine & Drivetrain
Conitech North America
06.2013 - 08.2017
Test Engineer
Continental Automotive
01.2007 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Wayne State University
MBA - Business Management & Finance
Wayne State University
Personal Information
Title: Engineering Project Manager