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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
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Job Summary
Mirror Controls international (MCi) a Flex company is the global market leader in mechatronics solutions for automotive rear-view side mirrors. With over 80 million annual units produced on 3 addition MCi is expanding its product portfolio to other Automotive actuation solutions such as Active Aerodynamics & Motor cooling management.
We are currently looking for a Project Manager based in Woerden NL. As part of a team your main responsibility is managing complex projects in order to meet a flawless launch as well as tracking performance indicators (cost delivery quality etc) in operation.
Here is a glimpse of what youll do:
- Manage complex engineering projects in the automotive industry leading a cross-functional team including sales marketing engineering quality supply chain NPI manufacturing and service/support.
- Manage both new platform development initiatives as well as adaptive and enhancement projects for already deployed solutions.
- Coordinate project activities and team members across global sites and resolve issues as necessary according to the program schedule.
- Mitigate and resolve potential conflicts and escalations due to topics such as timelines deadlines budgets change requests or similar.
- Function as a leader facilitate communication and enable your team members to deliver optimal results
- Act as a central point of contact and advisor for both internal stakeholders such as Product or Project Engineers and for our customers.
- Help resolve complex engineering manufacturing and delivery challenges through your experience and by utilizing the experience of your teams.
- Take part and support in senior stakeholder interactions and negotiations.
- Be on-site during NPI builds to understand design process & material challenges with appropriate team members
- Lead projects in accordance with PRO Launch processes. Lead management gate reviews. Ensure accurate risk analysis & highlight with proper data or information.
- Establish project organization and secure resources for the projects by working with appropriate functional managers and/or external sources. Set up clear expectations with all resource owners.
- Support RFQ response preparation and creation of Scope Of Work (SOW) in collaboration with the GAM and the customer.
- Track & manage project expenses across all functional areas.
- Work hand in hand with factory teams for flawless program transfer from DVT to PVT & stable production (SP) stage
Here is some of what we are looking for:
- A background in engineering (ideally a finished degree in mechanical engineering mechatronics or similar)
- Demonstrated experience managing complex engineering projects.
- Experience working on projects in the automotive industry and dealing with automotive standards and regulations is expected in this role.
- Experience interacting with and presenting to customers and senior internal and external stakeholders
- Professional level English is a requirement in this role.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel for business up to 5-10% mainly EMEA but also internationally (factory and customer site visits).
Here Are a Few Of Our Preferred Experiences:
- Certifications such as PRINCE Scrum Six Sigma Green Belt are an advantage but not required.
- Previous experience using Stage-Gate model would be an advantage.
- Experience leading teams in a matrix-style organization is a strong advantage.
- Professional level Dutch and additional languages such as German or Chinese would be a strong advantage in this role.
- If you dont have automotive experience other industries such as EMS or Medical could supplement your strong project management background.
Here are a few examples of what youll get for the great work you provide:
- Development possibilities and career pathways there are many good examples amongst your future colleagues;
- Open culture and positive mindset - you are welcome to share your ideas;
- Diverse work with wide-ranging tasks;
- Flexible working hours;
- Professional work environment;
- 8% holiday pay;
- A bonus plan;
- Discount on several insurances;
- 50/50 pension contribution;
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Employment Type
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