Project Manager

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Leading and managing design and development projects for regional OE customers for air filtration.

Ensuring efficient APQP project management for customer projects in OEM/OES/Tier1 in accordance with the requirements of the automotive industry: Follow IATF 16949, VDA and/or other customer-specific specifications.

Regional project management with involvement of the regional project team.

Managing the efficient and target fulfilling APQP in the production sites through launch managers up to the finalization of the internal/external approval, SOP and transfer to Sales/OPS.

Initiating filter media development by definition of development requirements (external and/or internal motivation) in alignment with the superior functions.

Drive and execute PDP-Is.

Allocates/coordinates work within the team/project and/or contributes to technical/professional direction for a discipline.

Active contribution of Cockpit R&D/Engineering projects.

Active contribution in the preparation work for technical product argumentation for innovative air quality systems and setting/influencing the trend for the future.

Monitor and communicate market trends and competitor activities/capabilities on a global basis.

Basic knowledge in business administration.

High level of experience for advanced air filtration (particle, functional and adsorption).

Business acumen and project leadership skills, as well as significant understanding of automotive industry protocols and practices.

University degree in engineering (Bachelor/ Masters degree).

Min 3a of substantial Market knowledge in air filtration and automotive industry.

Strong project management skills.

Good understanding of how the team integrates with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area.

Good judgment-based analysis of information.

Good controlling knowledge for cost model development.

Knowledge of automotive sales and marketing aspects are also essential, given the necessary link to value selling of new innovative products and services.

Negotiation necessary for specification development with customers.

Professional business English skills, further language skills as a plus.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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