Project Manager

Röchling Automotive; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive is seeking a Project Manager at our location in Duncan, SC. In this role, you will manage projects from order to closure, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the automotive sector, and possesses strong leadership and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar Project Management role.
• Experience in the automotive industry with OEM customers.
• Strong background in injection molding processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from project order to post-SOP closure.
• Ensure project delivery in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
• Lead communication with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Manager

At our Duncan, SC location we are searching for a:

Where we need you

General Description

• Manage the full project lifecycle from project order to post-SOP closure.
• Ensure project delivery in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
• Develop, maintain, and update project plans and reports.
• Lead communication with customers, internal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional (matrix) project teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in accordance with RA procedures and RAMP guidelines.
• Track open points and ensure timely resolution.
• Lead customer meetings, including critical discussions and negotiations.
• Drive project optimization through change management.
• Capture and apply lessons learned.
• Ensure successful project handover to plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of experience in a similar Project Management role.
• Experience in the automotive industry, preferably working with OEM customers.
• Strong background in injection molding processes and plastic materials.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional or matrix teams.
• Experience in customer interaction, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Solid understanding of budget control and financial aspects of projects.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environments.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong logical thinking with creative problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively lead teams.
• Ability to quickly understand and learn technical project-related aspects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).

Do you meet the qualifications? We’d love to hear from you, apply today.

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. This means: we protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles.