Project Manager

Schaeffler; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Motion Tech US in Seguin, TX is seeking a Project Manager to lead plantwide initiatives from definition to closeout. You will develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and risk assessments while coordinating cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics.

You will track scope, timing, and cost, document decisions and lessons learned, address missed milestones, and ensure adherence to corporate and customer standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of automotive industry experience with preference given to prior project management experience.
• Preferred experience in a direct customer-facing role, with demonstrated success in negotiation, relationship building, and managing complex projects.
• Technical background or the ability to understand manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Proficiency with project schedules, action tracking, and standard project-management tools (e.g. MS Project).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead plantwide projects from initial definition through implementation and closeout.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and other relevant functions.
• Track progress against scope, timing, cost, and expected outcomes; communicate status and risks clearly. Document decisions, actions, risks, and lessons learned.
• Follow up on commitments, address missed milestones, and hold project team members accountable for agreed actions.
• Identify issues early, drive problem-solving, and escal
• Take ownership of project outcomes and help resolve problems to prevent delay.
• Own and enforce process adherence and all relevant corporate/customer standards.
• Ensure change management process for both product and project modifications, identifying impact analysis and clear stakeholder communication.
• Central Point of Communication: Serve as the single source of truth for all technical and timing-related communications

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

5+ years automotive industry experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

• Lead plantwide projects from initial definition through implementation and closeout.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and other relevant functions.
• Track progress against scope, timing, cost, and expected outcomes; communicate status and risks clearly. Document decisions, actions, risks, and lessons learned.
• Follow up on commitments, address missed milestones, and hold project team members accountable for agreed actions.
• Identify issues early, drive problem-solving, and escal
• Take ownership of project outcomes and help resolve problems to prevent delay.
• Own and enforce process adherence and all relevant corporate/customer standards.
• Ensure change management process for both product and project modifications, identifying impact analysis and clear stakeholder communication.
• Central Point of Communication: Serve as the single source of truth for all technical and timing-related communications

Your Responsibilities

• Lead plantwide projects from initial definition through implementation and closeout.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and other relevant functions.
• Track progress against scope, timing, cost, and expected outcomes; communicate status and risks clearly. Document decisions, actions, risks, and lessons learned.
• Follow up on commitments, address missed milestones, and hold project team members accountable for agreed actions.
• Identify issues early, drive problem-solving, and escal
• Take ownership of project outcomes and help resolve problems to prevent delay.
• Own and enforce process adherence and all relevant corporate/customer standards.
• Ensure change management process for both product and project modifications, identifying impact analysis and clear stakeholder communication.
• Central Point of Communication: Serve as the single source of truth for all technical and timing-related communications

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field required.
• 5+ years of automotive industry experience with preference given to prior project management experience.
• Preferred experience in a direct customer-facing role, with demonstrated success in negotiation, relationship building, and managing complex projects.
• Technical background or the ability to understand manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Proficiency with project schedules, action tracking, and standard project-management tools (e.g. MS Project).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Salary Classification: 10-11

We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Your Contact

Schaeffler Motion Tech US

Ilse Gonzalez