Prototype Project Management Specialist

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG is seeking a Project Manager in Wooster, Ohio to manage cross‑functional projects for internal and external customers.

You will define targets, develop concepts with experts, and ensure on‑time delivery with proper documentation and stakeholder coordination. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year in materials planning or procurement, with SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in materials planning/procurement and managing projects.
• Software experience with SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Product manufacturing and business process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more projects with internal and external customers.
• Agree on project targets and develop solution concepts with experts per client requirements.
• Ensure delivery of the projects including milestones, gateways and resources.
• Coordinate lessons learned, document reviews, and ensure proper documentation.
• Lead project team members functionally and coordinate external service providers and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Project Management or related

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

• Manage one or more projects with internal as well as external customers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure transparency by given KPIs and involve relevant stakeholders in case of project target at risk.
• Project Planning: Create and manage step by step prototype process timing plan from order placement to end product delivery.
• Project Planning: Drive weekly prototype project issues review.
• Project Planning: Represent Prototype on project core team.
• Project Planning: Coordinate project issues and changes between Prototype and Project team.
• Project Planning: Drive procurement according to MRD dates for customer orders
• Project Planning: Cost tracking of material/tools related to planned budget
• Coordinate with MRP Planner for SAP Prototype BOM/Process Routing creation and change management.
• Coordinate with MRP Planner for EPR creation for purchased/outsourced item procurement.
• Coordinate with MRP Planner for Internal order creation for components and assembly processes.
• Coordinate with MRP Planner for Goods receiving/issuing and inventory management in SAP.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Project Management or related.
• Minimum one year experience in materials planning/procurement and managing projects
• Software experience with SAP business management software and Microsoft Office applications
• Product manufacturing and business process knowledge

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 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.

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Nearest Major Market: Canton
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
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