Development Project Manager

Minth Group; Wixom, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. in Wixom, MI is seeking a Development Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate between the factory and key clients.

The role focuses on planning, gate management, and cost-risk control to achieve successful mass production and delivery. The candidate will establish customer relationships, work on future technologies, and drive project risks, with a view toward sustainable growth and transfer of knowledge across levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; MBA or PMP is a strong plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry; 3+ years in a management/leadership role.
• Proficient in product development processes and APQP/PPAP.
• Familiar with TS16949/IATF quality systems and automotive manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the project team and allocate resources through planning and gate management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers for ongoing tech exchanges and business development.
• Identify project risks and drive actions to ensure cost-effective mass production.
• Implement annual targets and development plans, ensuring knowledge transfer between levels.
• Assist GADC in securing new project contracts and sustainable growth.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Development Project Manager

Full Time Manufacturing Minth North America, Inc., Wixom, MI, US

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Our team is expanding and looking to add a DevelopmentProject 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.

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