Automotive Project Manager: APQP & Launch Lead

Freudenberg; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in Querétaro seeks a dedicated project manager to lead automotive programs and ensure strong collaboration with the customer’s APQP team. You will drive relationships with technical functions and manage projects from RFQ to EOP, balancing quality, cost, and timing.

The role requires analytical thinking, excellent communication across cultures, and familiarity with APQP/VC ProMap processes to deliver sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum PM degree in automotive sector.
• Experience in project management in automotive industry.
• Uses standard processes, systems/tools to standardize program launches.
• Analytical thinking.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and presentation skills.
• AVS/NVH product knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key contact for the customer's APQP team and maintain relationships.
• Develop relationships with technical functions at the customer to support satisfaction and growth.
• Manage projects per Vibracoustic APQP/VC ProMap procedures.
• Own project results for quality, cost and timing from RFQ to EOP.
• Ensure clear communication within the project team and report status.
• Align VC milestones with customer milestones and requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-cultural communication

Presentation skills

AVS/NVH knowledge

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Project management degree

Tools

APQP tools

Job description

Freudenberg in Querétaro seeks a dedicated project manager to lead automotive programs and ensure strong collaboration with the customer’s APQP team. You will drive relationships with technical functions and manage projects from RFQ to EOP, balancing quality, cost, and timing.

The role requires analytical thinking, excellent communication across cultures, and familiarity with APQP/VC ProMap processes to deliver sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.