Development Project Manager

Minth North America, Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International development platform

Dynamic and efficient team

All-round personal improvement

Personalized humanistic care

Diversified working atmosphere

Modern office setting

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. is expanding and seeks a Development Project Manager to bridge the factory and key clients, drive project planning and Gate management, and lead cross-functional teams toward successful mass production.

The candidate should have a mechanical/ automotive engineering background with 5+ years in the auto industry and strong knowledge of product development processes, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Materials, or related field).
• MBA, PMP, or Master’s in Project Management is a strong plus.
• Minimum 5 years in the automotive industry; for management, 3+ years as a department head in automotive components.
• Master automotive industry terminology.
• Familiar with TS16949 quality system; familiarity with automotive trim strips, decorative parts, and metal components manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of HR and financial management principles; awareness of industry trends and tech directions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the project team, mobilize resources through planning and Gate management, and manage cost risks for mass production and delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and explore collaboration on future technologies and business development.
• Identify project risks, promote team collaboration to achieve flawless mass production, and reduce cost investments in factory operations during the start of mass production.
• Implement annual targets and guiding policies for the project center, plan future development, and ensure knowledge transfer between levels.
• Assist in securing new project contracts and driving sustainable business growth.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Communication

PM tool proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA / PMP / Master’s in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Our team is expanding and looking to add a Development Project Manager. We are seeking a dynamic and driven candidate interested in joining a rapidly growing global automotive company.

The Development Project Manager will act as the primary liaison between the factory and its key clients. Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead and support the project team, effectively mobilize resources through project planning and Gate management, and efficiently manage cost risks to enable the factory to achieve successful mass production and delivery.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with customers, and delve into exchanges and cooperation regarding future technologies and business development.
• Effectively identify project risks, foster team collaboration to achieve flawless mass production, and reduce cost investments in factory operations during the initial mass production phase.
• Implement the annual operational targets and guiding policies of the project center, formulate team action plans and future development plans, prevent the recurrence of project issues, and ensure knowledge transfer between different levels.
• Assist GADC in securing new project contracts and achieving sustainable business growth.

To be a qualified candidate, you must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Materials, or related field). An MBA, PMP, or Master's in Project Management is a strong plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive industry; for management positions, at least 3 years of experience as a business department manager or department head in the automotive components sector
• Proficient in the product development process for a specific customer segment;
• Master automotive industry-specific terminology;
• Familiar with the automotive industry quality system (TS16949);
• Acquainted with the manufacturing processes of automotive trim strips, decorative parts, and metal structural components;
• Knowledgeable about human resource management and financial management principles;
• Well-informed about industry trends and technological development directions.

Key To Being Successful In This Role

• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, capacity planning, and automotive quality tools.
• Strong project leadership, cross-functional coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar project-management tools; PMP certification is preferred.

Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.

• International development platform
• Dynamic and efficient team
• All-round personal improvement
• Personalized humanistic care
• Diversified working atmosphere
• Modern office setting
• Competitive compensation packag e