Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing design and development projects for regional OE customers for air filtration
• Ensuring efficient APQP project management for customer projects in OEM/OES/Tier1 in accordance with the requirements of the automotive industry
• Follow IATF 16949, VDA and/or other customer-specific specifications
• Regional project management with involvement of the regional project team
• Managing the efficient and target fulfilling APQP in the production sites through launch managers up to the finalization of the internal/external approval, SOP and transfer to Sales/OPS
• Initiating filter media development by defining development requirements (external and/or internal motivation) in alignment with the superior functions
• Driving and executing PDP-Is
• Alocates/coordinates work within the team/project and/or contributes to technical/professional direction for a discipline
• Cockpit: Active contribution of Cockpit R&D/Engineering projects
• Technical value proposition: Active contribution in the preparation work for technical product argumentation for innovative air quality systems and setting/influencing the trend for the future
• Monitor and communicate market trends and competitor activities/capabilities on a global basis

Requirements

• Basic knowledge in business administration
• High level of experience for advanced air filtration (particle, functional and adsorption)
• Significant understanding of automotive industry protocols and practices
• University degree in engineering (Bachelor/Master’s degree)
• Market knowledge in air filtration and automotive industry
• Strong project management skills
• Good understanding of how the team integrates with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area
• Good judgment-based analysis of information
• Good controlling knowledge for cost model development
• Knowledge of automotive sales and marketing aspects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of substantial experience in air filtration and automotive industry
• Professional business English skills, further language skills as a plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Schedule

Plymouth, MI Hybrid Work

Pay

Commensurate with experience