Project Manager

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions USA LLC is seeking a seasoned automotive project manager to guide complex cross-functional programs from concept through SoP, EoP and EoD. You will coordinate internal teams and external service providers, ensuring milestones, budget and quality targets are met while addressing field performance metrics and customer requirements.

The role requires 4–6 years in automotive project management, strong SAP, PowerPoint and Excel skills, and the ability to work in

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the automotive industry.
• Strong Manufacturing and Operations knowledge.
• Familiarity with Product Development, launch, qualification, and validation process.
• Knowledge of problem solving & Quality tools.
• Familiarity with Customer Specific Requirements sources.
• Strong knowledge on Microsoft office – Focus on PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experienced with SAP.
• Desirable knowledge on Customer portal Handling (GM, FORD, Stellantis).
• 4–6 years of experience in automotive project management, with demonstrated and documented experience.
• Spanish or Portuguese Language is a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Agree on project targets and develop solution concepts with experts based on client requirements.
• Ensure delivery of the projects assigned including all relevant steps, milestones, gateways and resources.
• Monitor project progress in terms of time, costs, quality (TCQ) and derive measures in case of deviations or claims.
• Steer and coordinate lessons learned and ensure proper documentation and project reviews.
• Lead the project team members functionally and coordinate all involved external service providers, resources or stakeholders.
• OES Product Portfolio: Analyses of lifecycle management at individual product level.
• Control of start of production (SoP), end of production (EoP), end of delivery obligation (EoD).
• Market volume and car park age.
• Failure rate in the field / Schaeffler Warranty Rate / Market Failure.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Bachelor in automotive field/aftermarket

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Agree on project targets and contents and develop solution concepts with experts based on client requirements.
• Ensure delivery of the projects assigned including all relevant steps, milestones, gateways and resources.
• Monitor project progress in terms of time, costs, quality (TCQ) and derive measures in case of deviations or claims.
• Steer and coordinate lessons learned and ensure proper documentation and project reviews.
• Lead the project team members functionally and coordinate all involved external service providers, resources or stakeholders.
• OES Product Portfolio: Analyses of lifecycle management at individual product level.
• Control of start of production (SoP), end of production (EoP), end of delivery obligation (EoD).
• Market volume and car park age.
• Failure rate in the field / Schaeffler Warranty Rate / Market Failure.
• Tooling Management: Control of Schaeffler owned tool list. - NEW Series Launches.
• Control of tool scrapping process after EOD / Phase Out.
• Control of tool return to Customer (Customer owned tool).
• Tooling ownership Assessment per R&M Target Product for Launch.
• Phase-out Management: Coordination of ATB quantities with the KAMs and Customers.
• Coordination of Inventory management - Forecast, Excessive/Obsolete disposition and scrapping residual components/Raw Material.
• Relocations/technical changes to the OES product portfolio: Regional interface between internal project teams and KAMs.
• Customer notification of the relocation or technical change according to CSR (e.g. SREA, BTAB, VCN, CN, etc).
• Initiation of IOP process and management of product sample processes.
• Project management for the EoP types/timing, safety stock, delivery reliability.
• Ensure customer-specific requirements in regard to validation and quality requirements.
• Business trips: customer visits and internal production plants.
• Initiate CER (Capital Expense Request).
• Support on R&D Budget planning and monitoring.
• Development and coordination of revalidation plan with Plant/Customer.
• Monitor customer Portals and Drive Root Cause Analysis and improvement Action Plan for Customer Scorecard.
• Monitor Business warehouse reports to Drive Root Cause Analysis and improvement Actions and Recovery plan for Backlogs.

Your Qualifications

• Engineering Degree preferred or Bachelor with field relevant Automotive field/ aftermarket experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the automotive industry.
• Strong Manufacturing and Operations knowledge.
• Familiarity with Product Development, launch, qualification, and validation process.
• Knowledge of problem solving & Quality tools.
• Familiarity with Customer Specific Requirements sources.
• Strong knowledge on Microsoft office – Focus on PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experienced with SAP.
• Desirable knowledge on Customer portal Handling (GM, FORD, Stellantis).
• 4–6 years of experience in automotive project management, with demonstrated and documented experience.
• Spanish or Portuguese Language is a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions USA LLC

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.