Project Assistant – Vehicle Development & Fleet Operations

CHERY; Barcelona; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CHERY Spain R&D Center in Barcelona is seeking a proactive Program Coordinator to support vehicle development projects across design verification, fleet management, and program reviews.

You will coordinate testing activities, track milestones, prepare reports, and ensure cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams. English and Chinese communication skills are valued in this international environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in project coordination, automotive development, testing, or program management.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication in English; Chinese is a plus.

Mansioni

• Support vehicle development activities and planning across DVP and testing.
• Coordinate test requests, schedules, and resources with engineering teams.
• Monitor progress and consolidate technical results and reports.
• Organize meetings and ensure cross-functional communication.

Conoscenze

Project coordination

Automotive development

Testing

Documentation & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Descrizione del lavoro

Chery Spain R&D Center is Chery Automobile’s regional R&D Center in Europe and a key part of its global strategy. The center focuses on European adaptation and validation, plant technical support, localized component development, quality issue analysis, connected vehicle operations, and FL vehicle development, while continuously strengthening its capabilities in product definition, validation, technical coordination, and project support. With the capability to independently develop large FL models for global markets, it plays a vital role in Chery’s global R&D network and is committed to delivering competitive solutions for both European and international markets.

What You'll Do

Vehicle Development & Testing Support

• Support the planning, tracking, and reporting of Design Verification Plan (DVP) activities for development vehicles.
• Coordinate test requests, schedules, and resources with engineering teams and testing facilities.
• Monitor testing progress and consolidate technical results and reports.
• Ensure testing activities are completed according to program milestones and quality requirements.

Fleet Operations

• Support the management of development vehicle fleets, including allocation, planning, and utilization tracking.
• Coordinate vehicle preparation activities such as maintenance, repairs, calibration, and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle status, mileage, availability, and testing history.
• Work with workshops, logistics providers, and external suppliers to ensure vehicle readiness.

Program Management Support

• Assist with vehicle sign-off activities and milestone reviews.
• Track open issues, risks, and validation actions until closure.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and project documentation.
• Organize meetings, follow-up actions, and communication between cross-functional teams.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in project coordination, automotive development, testing, or program management.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Experience within the automotive industry is highly valued.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of DVP (Design Verification Plan) processes.
• Experience with vehicle testing, validation, or fleet management activities.
• Familiarity with project management and issue-tracking tools.

Why Join Us?

• Join one of the fastest-growing automotive companies in the world
• International and multicultural environment
• Exposure to program management and vehicle validation activities
• Career development opportunities within a global R&D organization