Product Manager

MAHLE GmbH; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the end-to-end RFQ process and optimize pricing strategies within our Product Management group in Farmington Hills. You will coordinate across Sales, regional and global teams to protect margins and drive cost-effective decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, 7+ years in a technical field, and strong analytics, communication, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in a technical field.
• Experience in Project Management or Sales Account Management is highly desired.
• Excellent communication and the ability to use organizational agility to accomplish business goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle projects with multiple work streams, demonstrating leadership success over a wide variety of business problems.
• Global or multinational business experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFQ process from initiation to final submission with Sales alignment and pricing optimization.
• Organize quotation governance regionally and globally, communicating changes affecting cost structure and pricing.
• Own and drive MSP management in the Product Management Database, ensuring validated inputs and alignment with goals.
• Develop MSP approval presentations with scenario analyses, cost modeling, and executive recommendations.
• Collaborate with Plant Product Management to optimize equipment utilization and CAPEX reduction opportunities.
• Align commercial and technical objectives through interface with Sales leadership; ensure RFQ/MSP strategy consistency.
• Coordinate strategic planning sessions with Plant Product Management to set priorities and monitor MSPs.
• Monitor and report on all quotation projects, tracking KPIs (CAPEX, ROS, ROCE, payback) and data integrity.
• Provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making using standardized financial models.
• Lead monthly RFQ governance reviews with Sales and key stakeholders to drive competitiveness and profitability.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Project leadership

Team player

Global/multinational experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration

Job description

Job Overview

MAHLE is a leading international systems supplier to the automotive industry, committed to making mobility more efficient, environmentally friendly, convenient, and economical. This role serves as a central function within the quotation and pricing framework, directly influencing margin performance, capital efficiency, and long‑term business growth. The position requires strategic foresight, strong financial acumen, and the ability to balance operational constraints with commercial opportunities while driving alignment across global and regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end‑to‑end Request for Quotation (RFQ) process from initiation to final submission in close alignment with Sales, ensuring pricing strategies and margins are fully optimized.
• Serve as the primary organizer of the quotation governance process within the region and globally, acting as the central communication for all technical, commercial, and process‑related changes impacting cost structure and pricing.
• Own and drive the strategic management of Minimum Sourcing Price (MSP) requests in the Product Management Database, ensuring Sales data inputs are validated, aligned with business goals, and consistently meet quality standards.
• Develop and deliver high‑impact MSP approval presentations, including scenario‑based analyses, cost modeling, and executive recommendations that enable informed business decisions.
• Partner with Plant Product Management to optimize equipment utilization and resource allocation, proactively identifying and implementing CAPEX reduction opportunities.
• Align commercial and technical objectives through continuous interface with Sales leadership, resolving complex issues, and ensuring consistency in RFQ and MSP strategies across business units.
• Coordinate strategic planning sessions with Plant Product Management to establish clear priorities, monitor open MSPs, and support long‑term production and quotation planning.
• Monitor and report on all quotation projects, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and KPI targets (CAPEX, ROS, ROCE, payback) while maintaining data integrity and transparency across all stakeholders.
• Provide data‑driven insights for executive decision‑making, leveraging standardized financial models and cost‑structure analysis (CAPEX options, depreciation modeling, and quotation variants).
• Lead monthly RFQ governance reviews with Sales and key business stakeholders, establishing forward‑looking strategies and action plans to drive competitiveness, profitability, and process improvement.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration is required.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in a technical field; functional experience in Project Management or Sales Account Management is highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to use organizational agility to accomplish business goals.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle projects with multiple work streams, demonstrating leadership success over a wide variety of business problems.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Product launch experience strongly preferred.
• Global or multi‑national business experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced and ambiguous environment.

Our Offer

We provide a collaborative environment with exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal and career development opportunities. You will experience a culture of continuous learning and growth.

After receiving your online application, the interview process typically begins with a screening call followed by personal interview(s).

For more information about MAHLE and to learn about our foundation‑owned technology group, visit our website.

#DiversityMatters – We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including differences in religion, ethnicity, gender identity, disabilities, and neurodiversity.

MAHLE is not hiring individuals for this role who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment‑based non‑immigrant or immigrant visas. However, as a global company, many opportunities are available elsewhere on our employment website.

Facts About the Job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part‑/Full‑time: Full time

Functional area: Product Management

Department: BU1 Powertrain and Charging

Location: Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48335

Company: MAHLE Engine Comp. (US) FH

Closing date for applications: [open until position is filled]

Your Future at MAHLE

As a team player who thinks ahead, you will deploy your skills in collaboration with colleagues from different countries and areas, contributing to the design of future mobility. You will help develop efficient and environmentally friendly solutions, optimize existing products, and turn innovative ideas into reality.

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