R&D Project Manager

This role manages R&D development projects of mechanical and electro-mechanical hand tool in the field of mission critical connecting applications. The role holder is responsible for driving global product development projects based on innovative technologies and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. This is an end-to-end responsibility from conceptualization to product launch with the task to fulfill ambitious time-to-market quality and cost deliverables. The role demands a high degree of competence and confidence in global stakeholder management with the ultimate goal to deliver maximum business success.

Essential Functions

• Project management from idea to series production incl. contribution to product and process development activities while meeting quality cost and time (QCT) deliverables
• Responsible for deliverables of all relevant project work packages. Plans tracks and reports project progress
• Leads cross-functional project team drives proactive stakeholder management
• Liaises with Application Management for the overall project accountability
• Prepares leads and documents team project and technical meetings
• Analyses market and technical requirements and plans relevant activities
• Defines and tracks measurable criteria for product and process realization
• Initiates feasibility studies to evaluate possible concepts including risk analysis regarding project fulfillment
• Directly supervises the manufacturing process of sample parts and consolidates results from basic and functional tests up to series release
• Oversees overall risk management incl. design and process FMEAs
• Drives Design-for-Six-Sigma deliverables incl. design robustness (e.g. FEA) and reliability (e.g. R&R) activities
• Develops and maintains contacts with strategic customers and partners (e.g. universities)
• Further tasks as instructed by global Head R&D

Qualifications :

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Proven drive (energy determination motivation) and a can-do mentality
• Excellent project management skills with relevant experience in new product development and industrialization
• Strong leadership and communication skills paired with innovative thinking
• Precise working style with a high commitment to quality
• Proven analytical and engineering expertise (Design for Six Sigma Finite Element Analysis)
• Excellent understanding of broader business environment and application of business relevant intelligence during project execution
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization
• Team player valuing people fair high integrity emotionally mature with a high degree of intellectual curiosity

Experience & Qualification

• 5 years experience as Project Manager or equivalent role preferably in automotive or a global OEM environment
• Higher degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BSc MSc) combined with relevant work experience
• Experienced in 3D-CAD software preferably in SolidWorks
• Experienced in the development of electro-mechanical products 
• Experienced in Quality Systems such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills in English

Additional Information :

The incumbent will be part of the global R&D team contributing to global projects and activities. Global travel is required (approx 5%).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time