We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager / Project Engineer to join our Chassis Department.
The successful candidate will oversee the entire lifecycle of chassis-related projects, from initial design to mass production and commissioning. This role requires a generalist background with strong mechanical knowledge and excellent project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
The Engineer is expected to deliver services to the Wheel Development Team within the Chassis Design Division. The services include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
1. Develop Wheels and Wheel Caps for OE and/or Accessory Applications
- Conduct target-setting investigations (mass, cost, performance requirements, etc.).
- Formalize agreed targets into Wheel (Cap) Planning Drawings and RDDP (Request for Design & Development of Part).
- Lead development activities to achieve agreed targets in close collaboration with key stakeholders (Stylists, Suppliers, etc.) during the design feasibility stage.
- Confirm target achievement on actual wheels and wheel caps, with the necessary analyses and countermeasures to meet project milestones.
- Collaborate closely with downstream stakeholders, such as assembly plants, to ensure smooth production preparation.
- Ensure timely release of drawings and related technical documentation throughout the full development project lifecycle.
- Report development status and proactively escalate issues to divisional management and external stakeholders.
2. Proceed with Technical Development for Wheels & Wheel Caps
- Execute pre-study and/or pre-development activities for future technology applications.
- Ensure project deliverables are achieved within defined constraints (schedule, budget, etc.).
- Deliver clear and timely reports to budget providers and divisional management with a customer-oriented mindset.
3. Contribute to Improved Working Methodologies
- Identify issues and improvement opportunities within the current development process.
- Propose relevant countermeasures and drive or support their implementation.
4. Support Mass Production Concerns
- Quality : Investigate customer field issues as needed and implement effective corrective actions within agreed timelines.
- Cost : Analyze cost reduction opportunities, assess all relevant side effects, and implement approved countermeasures within the defined timeframe.