Company Description
Sanden is a major player in the manufacturing of automotive compressors. It was originally founded in 1943 by Kaihei Ushikubo under the name of Sankyo Electric Company and was first manufacturing bicycle lamps. After the war, the company then entered the home electric appliance market and from there began producing refrigeration machines, initially for business use. This became a major turning point in the history of Sanden. In 1970, Sanden began producing air conditioning compressors for passenger cars. It has been pioneering the Scroll-type automotive compressor.
With an established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence backed by strong support from Hisense, Sanden is transforming the future of mobility to create a safer, greener, and better-connected world. With almost 5,600 employees worldwide, a footprint including 46 global offices and R&D centres across Asia, the Americas and Europe, the company has become a tier one supplier to major OEMs worldwide.
Job Description
Sanden International (Europe) GmbH is looking for a Project Leader for AC/TMS (f/m/d) in Bad Nauheim, Germany (full-time). Within our Project Management department (PMG), you will lead ambitious and innovative projects for OEMs with the goal of obtaining nomination.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• At least 3 preferably 5 years of experience as an Engineer working on Air Conditioning (AC), thermal management (TMS) or climate control systems within the automotive industry
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred

YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Annual Performance-based Bonus
• Pension Payment Plan
• Meal allowance
• Kindergarten allowance
• Hybrid work policy plus flexible work time during the day
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Free parking slots with charging stations for your EV
• Corporate Discount for E-Bike
• Company social events like Barbecue and Christmas Party
• Friendly, international, and diverse culture
• Engaging and collaborative co-workers
  This position could require occasional business travel within Europe.
  Please note that candidates should either have a current legal work authorization or have obtained one by the latest with the beginning of the employment. We can support as a future employer with the documents needed from us for work visa/blue card application.
  We are looking forward to reviewing your application!
  

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Ensure project milestones are respected, deliverables meet requested quality and match customers expectation by collaborating with team members from Engineering, Quality and Purchasing
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, tracking product cost evolution during the project
• Establish and continuously monitor project timing and milestones in alignment with customer program timing and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, implementing corrective actions as needed to meet project objectives
• Report project statuses to line managers and upper management, promptly reporting issues and proposing action plans in collaboration with the team
• Act as an early warning instance for internal and external time-to-market discrepancies, proactively addressing potential issues
• Initiate and facilitate weekly project review meetings as the core team leader, engaging cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment
• Coordinate safe launch and risk management processes and activities to mitigate project risks
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding project progress and status meetings

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with production part approval processes and coordinate market introduction activities
• Support Account/Product Managers with financial justifications, business cases, and customer meetings related to thermal systems projects
• Handle customer-related project topics, including presentations, sample timing, and technical documentation
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