Automotive Design Project Manager

Maxonic Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxonic Inc. is seeking an Automotive Design Project Manager for an onsite position in Newark, CA. This role involves managing relationships with suppliers and overseeing the design projects from initiation to implementation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, experience in the automotive industry, and strong analytical skills to track project progress efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience preferably in Automotive domain.
• Basic Knowledge and experience with CAD programs.
• PMP/ CAPM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with Contract Manufacturers.
• Create and maintain Gantt charts for design projects.
• Provide regular progress updates to management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD programs

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $70.00/hr

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Maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Automotive Design Project Manager and this is an onsite position is Newark, CA.

The Project Manager will manage the relationship with Contract Manufacturers and oversee projects from customer commitment to implementation.

Responsibilities:

Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts of multiple design projects identified during the Fascia design & development phase.

Track progress and encourage team work to hit each milestone on time.

Interface with test department and Exterior Trim suppliers to keep the validation program on-time for start of vehicle production along with BOM management.

Utilize Jira to communicate engineering tasks and progress.

Utilize Confluence to publish critical information.

Provide regular progress updates to management and the executive staff.

Lead design release and engineering change requests through ECR system.

Provide technical guidance to solve engineering challenges with mechanical systems.

Pro-actively work with other teams and partners to solve launch challenges and maintain positive relationships between stakeholders.

Occasional trips to the manufacturing plant in Arizona to support build activities.

Present to Executive staff when required.

Qualifications:

5+ years of work experience preferably in Automotive domain.

Basic Knowledge and experience with CAD programs.

Experience with Atlassian Jira, and Confluence or similar.

Proven experience and knowledge of Exterior or Interior trim systems.

Advantageous

PMP/ CAPM certification preferred

CATIA experience is desirable

Automotive fascia & systems experience with plastics design & manufacturing processes

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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