Automotive Project Manager: Interior / Exterior / Body & Closures (multiple positions)

EDAG Group; Modena; Remote; EUR 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Job summary

EDAG Group is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead cross-functional teams in automotive product development, focusing on Interiors/Exteriors or Body & Closures. You will define scope, schedule, and deliverables and coordinate with design, engineering, and manufacturing partners to ensure timely, quality results.

Applicants should have a degree in mechanical engineering and experience with CATIA and PLM systems, plus strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive product development, with a focus on Interiors/Exteriors or Body & Closures.
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams for design, development, and validation in Interior/Exterior/Body & Closures.
• Define project scope, timing, and deliverables aligned with program objectives.
• Monitor and control project progress to meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Act as the main interface between Design, Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers.
• Manage implementation of risk assessment and mitigation plans for technical and timing issues.
• Lead technical reviews and decision-making throughout development phases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

PLM systems

Job description

Who we are: Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. You'll go your own way in your career at a high level, nationally or internationally.

High competence and the passion for new challenges make our Vehicle Engineering division the guidepost to the automotive future. Take your next step and support our team.

This will make you grow:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams for the design, development, and validation activities in one of the following areas: Interior / Exterior / Body & Closures.
• Define project scope, timing, and deliverables in alignment with program objectives.
• Monitor and control project progress, ensuring adherence to cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Act as the main interface between Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Manage implementation of risk assessment and mitigation plans for technical and timing issues.
• Lead technical reviews and decision-making processes throughout development phases.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal specifications.

And this is how you'll take us forward:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive product development, with a focus on Interiors /Exteriors or Body & Closures.
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly technologies.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (CATIA) and PLM systems.
• Experience in project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Experience in luxury brands and/or supercars development is very welcome.
• Availability for short business travels abroad.

Total compensation:

• Contract type: Permanent
• Gross annual salary (RAL): €35.000- €42.000 (determined on the basis of objective, neutral, and verifiable criteria)
• Smart working: individual remote working agreements
• Working hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) with flexibility

This offer is addressed to all individuals in compliance with equal opportunity principles, without discrimination based on gender, age, origin, or other personal characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.

This job posting has been drafted in compliance with:

• Directive (EU) 2023/970 and Leg. Decr. 104/2022 (pay transparency and equal pay)
• Leg. Decr. 216/2003 and 215/2003, and Laws 903/77 and 125/91 (equal treatment in employment)
• EU Regulation 2016/679 GDPR (data privacy protection)