Technical Project Manager Automotive (m/f/d)

LG Energy Solutions leads the future eco-friendly energy industry by developing distinguished materials and next-generation batteries. As the only chemical-based battery company in the world, we are leading the global lithium-ion battery market based on distinguished materials technology. We have become a global powerhouse in the EV and energy storage system (ESS) battery sector. And based on our unparalleled technologies, we are actively developing new products and procuring global battery production capacities to enhance our dominance in the next-generation energy market.

Primary job responsibilities

• Technical management of Li-Ion battery projects for European automotive OEMs
• Leading technical discussions with customers in close cooperation with the headquarters development department from RFI and RFQ phases for project awarding; covering the entire development milestones up to start of production
• Active coordination with the headquarters development department to review technical requirements in customer RFQs
• Leading on-site customer meetings and workshops to facilitate smooth agreement on technical requirements
• Close communication with OEM customers and monitoring overall project progress to manage it from a QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) perspective
• Monitoring and consolidating key project issues, and regularly reporting them to the local team leader as well as the headquarters
• Regular customer visits and meetings to build strong relationships, and to gather insights on customer and competitor trends

Professional and personal competences

• University degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering or comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of experience as an engineer in the automotive related industry; Experience in the field of e-mobility, particularly Li-Ion battery field preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of the automotive related industry, market trends, and relevant technologies
• Good knowledge of all MS Office applications; Experience with IBM Doors is an advantage
• Confident in delivering presentations to customers or the headquarters; Ability to lead meetings effectively
• Proactive, structured and self-dependent working style
• Business fluent in Korean and English communication; German language would be a plus
• Willingness to have regular business trips (ca. 30-40%)

Our offer

We offer a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing, international corporation. You can expect a collegial working environment with flat hierarchies and reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will receive exciting personal and professional development opportunities as well as competitive basic salary and performance-based compensation, travel allowance, additional food vouchers and daily breakfast. Another advantage is our flexible working time system.

Are you interested

If you would like to accept this interesting challenge, we are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents in English, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date via our online application form.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!