Project Manager at Akwel Cadillac USA Inc

Cherry Grove Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, APQP, Automotive Industry, Research Engineering, Process Engineering, Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership, Decision Making, Synthetic Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, MS Office, Budget Management, Quality Tools, Design, SAP, PDM, EDM

Industry

Description

Join AKWEL and be part of our adventure in a family-run, independent group with a long-term vision. A first-class automotive equipment and systems manufacturer specializing in fluid management, mechanisms, and structural parts, AKWEL offers state-of-the-art industrial and technological expertise in applying and processing materials (plastics, rubber, metal) and mechatronic integration. We are seeking - Project Manager - Salary range $55,000- $80,000 dependent upon experience The Project Manager reports to the Product Line Manager or Engineering Manager. In absence of the direct line manager, he/she reports to the Product Line Director. Qualifications and Experience: College/University degree of Technical Engineering, strengthened by 3-years experience within the industrial field in Research and Process Engineering. or A-Level (High School Diploma) + minimum 2-years higher education, reinforced by 3-years related experience. Prior experience in Project Management and APQP is necessary. Experience in the automotive industry is necessary. Bachelors in Engineering or Project Management is strongly preferred. Professional abilities: · Organizational skills, leading multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, decision making power, synthetic thinking, rigor, interpersonal skills, strong sense of confidentiality ; · Command of office automation systems and MS Office (Portal, Word, Excel, PowerPoint…) ; · Command of English (required). Technical knowledge: · Knowledge of techniques and tools of project management and quality tools in design ; · Knowledge of management principles is an asset. Qualifications and Experience: College/University degree of Technical Engineering, strengthened by 3-years experience within the industrial field in Research and Process Engineering. or A-Level (High School Diploma) + minimum 2-years higher education, reinforced by 3-years related experience. Professional abilities: · Organizational skills, leading multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, decision making power, synthetic thinking, rigor, interpersonal skills, strong sense of confidentiality ; · Command of office automation systems and MS Office (Portal, Word, Excel, PowerPoint…) ; · Command of English (required). Technical knowledge: · Knowledge of techniques and tools of project management and quality tools in design ; · Knowledge of management principles is an asset. The Project Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management of one or several projects with low-to-medium complexity and economic impact, according to the product design and industrialization process and in compliance with QCD objectives. In this respect, he/she is responsible for leading a competent and multi-disciplinary team (project platform) from the project kick-off to the project closure (including control of modification). * Manages the budget, the project timing plan and pursues the quality plan, according to development standards and customer requirements. * Elaborates and organizes technical meetings and project reviews, in conjunction with his/her team, customers and suppliers’ contact. · Manages the project team ; coordinate, organize and manage all project activities. · Draws up the requests for consultations and purchases, takes an active part in « sourcing committees ». · In the event of disagreement, he/she notifies and refers the matter to arbitration by the Product Line Department and the relevant functional department; an appeal is conceived following the agreement of the Product Development Department. · Entrusted with the presentation of the design and initial sample files. Monitors their progress until their acceptance by the customer, while relying on the support of Quality teams. · Draws on the available IT systems and resources (PDM, EDM project, SAP …) and ensures the reliability of relevant data. * Submits the score card (QCD) of the project to the Project Steering Committee (CPP) and the related actions, if required. · May have to supervise the activity of one or several Project Manager(s) depending on the organizational structure. · Satisfy, with the project team, the customer requirements in compliance with the AKWEL requirements. Must apply all QSE² procedures and operating instructions within the framework of operations linked to his/her job and the rules defined by the Group. CONFIDENTIALITY: Has a duty to preserve secrecy and confidentiality with respect to all the systems and data to which he/she can be granted access, within the normal framework of his/her function. Benefits: Include *401(k), *401(k) Matching,l Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance program, Flexible Spending Account, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision and Dental Insurance AKWEL is a stable, indoor/year round employer in a modern, industrial plant that provides all basic tools and equipment. This Company Describes Its Culture as: Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative Fully in person at our Cadillac plant, Monday through Friday We value diversity by encouraging applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and experiences. Join AKWEL and our 10,000 employees in more than 20 different countries! And together GROWING +!

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management of projects from kick-off to closure, ensuring compliance with QCD objectives. They lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and timelines, and coordinate with customers and suppliers.