Project Manager

MAHLE Thermal and Filter Systems US; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Thermal and Filter Systems US seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead automotive programs and cross-functional initiatives, coordinating engineering changes, supplier transitions, and manufacturing improvements.

You will act as the primary customer interface, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives while driving cost reductions and process optimization in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years Automotive Project Management experience.
• Experience managing engineering changes, supplier changes, process improvements, cost reductions.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive programs and cross-functional initiatives focused on engineering changes, supplier transitions, manufacturing improvements, cost optimization, and product transfers.
• Serve as a key liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and risk assessments using Microsoft Project and PM tools.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Operations to meet objectives.
• Act as primary customer interface for program activities, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Support cost reduction, process optimization, and continuous improvement while meeting customer requirements.
• Manage program risks, timelines, deliverables, and change management in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Support new business awards and future product development programs as opportunities expand.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling

Cost reduction

Stakeholder management

Customer interface

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Your Contribution

• As a Project Manager, you will lead automotive programs and cross-functional initiatives focused on engineering changes, supplier transitions, manufacturing process improvements, cost optimization, and product transfers.
• You will serve as a key liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and coordinate engineering changes, supplier changes, manufacturing improvements, and process-related projects across multiple automotive programs.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, risk assessments, and action plans using Microsoft Project and other program management tools.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure successful execution of project objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for program-related activities, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and resolving issues effectively.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, process optimization efforts, and continuous improvement activities while maintaining customer and business requirements.
• Manage program risks, timelines, deliverables, and change management activities in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Support new business awards and future product development programs as business opportunities expand..

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive Project Management, Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Development, or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Experience managing engineering changes, supplier changes, process improvements, product transfers, plant transfers, or cost reduction initiatives.
• Proven ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Customers.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and customer-facing skills with the ability to drive projects in a fast-paced environment.

Our Offer

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com

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