Project Manager-Connectors -Product Development at KOSTAL Group

Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Automotive Product Development, Resource Management, Customer Management, Budget Management, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Systems, Electromechanical Product Development, Design Leadership, Planning Software

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Company Description KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and care for our employees. For over 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future. If you are interested in being part of our next generation, we want to hear from you! Job Description The Project Manager is Responsible for launching major projects on time per the customer’s project timing, expectations and within the prescribed financial parameters. Interface with all customer personnel and resolve customer issues relating to new and existing programs. Responsible for guiding and directing the project team (Engineering, Production, Quality, etc.) in regards to project issues. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline. Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive product development, demonstrated knowledge and skill in projects. Relevant experience in the following: Design and project leadership skills Involvement in the development process of electromechanical products- connectors desired Resource Management Customer Management Budget Management Manufacturing Processes Automotive Industry Operating Systems Quality Systems Planning Software Main Activities Review the project proposal/plan to determine project timelines, funding constraints, project execution procedures, staffing requirements, and the allocation of available resources across different project phases. Establish the work plan in the resource planning tool (Project). Provide engineering support for the development of new and existing programs. Perform weekly monitoring of project schedules and overall project finances. Ensure ProKostal is kept up to date and modify schedules or plans as required. Verify that all manufacturing issues are resolved. Conduct critical design and pre-production reviews in accordance with KOSTAL procedures. Verify component readiness status, as well as assembly line capability and readiness. Maintain the customer planning process (e.g., Powerway, WERS, etc.). Prepare and conduct PSO activities at the production plant and seek to reduce quality issues or implement other containment programs, as applicable. Monitor costs throughout the development process, with a focus on all engineering changes and equipment manufacturing activities, while coordinating quality improvement and engineering initiatives. Act as the customer representative, ensuring that all requirements are addressed (e.g., selection of special characteristics, establishment of quality objectives and related deadlines, corrective and preventive actions, and product design and development). Additional Information Career level: Young Professionals / Professionals Type of Employment: Permanent

Responsibilities

Responsible for launching major automotive connector projects on time and within financial parameters. This includes guiding cross-functional teams and acting as the primary interface for customer requirements and issue resolution.