Project Manager

Schaeffler; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler India Ltd. is seeking a senior project professional to define project scope, prepare charters and coordinate manufacturing readiness for tools, processes, and timelines.

The role emphasizes risk management, VAVE localization, and close collaboration with VLS teams and customers. The ideal candidate holds a mechanical/automobile engineering degree (or MBA in project management) and has 6+ years of experience in product development and APQP processes.

Qualifications

• Graduate in mechanical/automobile engineering or MBA with project management.
• 6+ years of experience in related roles.
• Knowledge of product development processes and APQP.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of projects and prepare project requests and charters.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and Industrial Engineering for readiness of tools, equipment and processes.
• Prepare project timelines in line with customer timelines and execute accordingly.
• Adhere to PEP KPI targets for timelines, cost and project manhours booking.
• Perform risk analysis and timely escalation for delays or failures.
• Work on VAVE/Localization of VLS- projects.
• Participate in field visits with VLS teams to address warranty complaints.
• Attend customer/supplier meetings and vehicle fitment trials.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Automobile Engineering

MBA Project Management

Tools

APQP

Product Development

Job description

Job Description:

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• To define the scope of the projects and prepare project request and project charter for the same.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and Industrial Engineering for readiness of tools, equipment, Processes in line with project timelines.
• To prepare project timelines in line with customer timelines and execute the same.
• Adherence to PEP KPI targets in relation to timelines, Cost and project management manhours booking etc.
• Risk analysis and monitoring. Timely escalation of matters related to delays, failures ,additional support required if any.
• To work on VAVE/ Localization of VLS- Projects
• To participate in field visits with VLS teams to address the VLS-warranty complaints if any
• Participate in required customer/supplier meetings and vehicle fitment trails.
• Participate in failure analysis / RPA activity and support with necessary inputs to resolve
• Ensure the data confidentiality and data security
• Support cost saving projects, analyse technical proposal and change product if necessary
• Record lessons learned and discuss with relevant teams & apply wherever possible

Your Qualifications

• Graduate in mechanical / Automobile Engineering / MBA Project Management
• 6+ years of Experience
• Knowledge in Product development processes and APQP processes

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation.

Your Contact

Schaeffler India Ltd.

Rimsha Shaikh

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For technical questions, please contact this email address: [e-mail]