Project Manager

PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Project Manager to lead new product development projects from concept through production launch. This role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality, safety, and customer requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead cross-functional product development projects from initiation through production launch.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal project teams.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project plans, schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Cook up coordination of engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and operations to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and applicable safety requirements.
• Facilitate customer meetings, project reviews, and status updates.
• Support change management activities, including engineering changes and scope adjustments.
• Track project costs, resources, and performance metrics to achieve project objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience managing new product development or product launch projects
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

SKILLS

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent customer relationship management and communication abilities
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and product development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE

• Location: Elkmont, AL
• Schedule: Day shift, 40h/w, weekend as required
• Overtime: as required
• Assignment Start: ASAP