The Bertrandt Group has been providing development solutions for the international automotive and aviation industries as well as the mechanical and plant engineering energy medical technology and electronics industries in Europe China and the USA for more than 40 years. Our employees guarantee extensive knowhow sustainable project solutions and a high level of customer orientation.
Product Specialist Automotive Location:37402 Chattanooga
Product Specialist Automotive
Workplace: 37402 Chattanooga
What to expect:
Role Summary:
- Assume responsibility for all aspects of the project progress for the assigned vehicle.
- Prepare all necessary milestones in cooperation with the involved departments according the product development process.
- Analyze and prepare countermeasures in case of deviations in cooperation with the cross functional team.
- Implement decisions from product committees and in pursuit of the product objectives in terms of cost timing and quality.
- Find the best possible compromise for the assigned project by challenging all involved departments and preparing a fully evaluated decision paper for the responsible product committees with respect to timing costs customer competition and quality)
Role Responsibilities:
- Steer and track all assigned tasks according to the OEM PEP in cooperation with the involved departments
- Initiate crossfunctional teams to work on specific tasks in order to achieve milestones according OEM PEP
- Pushing matters incorporate involved departments and preparing decision papers with technical/ commercial feasibilities quality market and competitor aspects
- Continuous participation in Product Teams giving active input/aiding decision making and securing timeliness and quality of input by involved departments
- Presentation of specific points in the corporate committees
- Prepare briefings to support the top management
- Collect analyze and evaluate information from competitors using all available sources
- Execute specific tasks or assignments
What you bring along:
Specialized Skills:
- Professional automotive related experience
- Special expertise in one of the following areas: R&D production logistics quality assurance purchasing finance or sales
- Knowledge of automotive industry: retail operations industry trends & competitive environment manufacturing
- Experience/ qualification in product/ or project management
- Prior team leadership experience
- Seasoned communicator experienced in the diverse cultures of a global company corporate field & dealerships
Years of Experience:
- 35 years of professional experience in automotive or related industry
- 3 years of experience of automotive product and/or project management
Education:
- Required:Bachelors Degree in Science (Engineering) or Business or international equivalent
- Desired:Advanced degree
Desired:
- Knowledge and work experience with German OEM
- German or Spanish language skills
What we offer:
- $58240k$105000k/yr
- Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
- Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
- 401k Retirement program
- Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
- Creativity encouraged in a fun friendly work environment
EEO Statement:
Bertrandt US is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
Contact:
Lashon Crum Tel.:
Contact:
Lashon Crum Tel.:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority