Project Manager, Aftermarket Americas

HomeCareerJob Vacancies Gastonia, United States | Operations | Managers | Unlimited | January 30, 2026 As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team. Job Description ROLE SUMMARYThis is an Onsite position based at our location in Gastonia, NC. No Visa sponsorship is available for this position. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES• Plan, manage and coordinate one or more projects within the Aftermarket Americas business unit• Coordinate all related activities within the Production department to ensure the producibility of the products and optimization of the product cost• Develop the product assurance plans (PCF), project stages and deadlines as well as the product Quality Gates• Coordinate the relevant engineering activities within the development, design and application departments in the Aftermarket Americas business unit• Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary project team, assign tasks to the team members, arrange regular team meetings and individual communication• Ensure compliance with the technical standards, development process xSEP and further norms of M+H Group during the project to guarantee the product quality• Review the project status on a regular basis, initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations as regard Quality Gates• Initiate and perform the risk analyses regarding profitability, timing, technical and environmental requirements• Participate in/support the development of new project management tools, functions, and process for global implementation• Arrange, participate in and conduct the kickoff meetings with the customers and the project teams to ensure that the project plan, resources and activities meet the customer requirements and expectations• Provide all technical documentation on the projects to the customers (technical descriptions and presentations, technical specifications, FMEA, design verification plans, etc.)• Maintain the master data in C Projects to ensure that all information as regards the tools, costs, prices, project deadlines, etc. is available and up to date• Plan, implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility as well as the internal/external resources for the project• Monitor and report on project KPIs including timelines, cost targets, and revenue impact• Participate in the meetings with the AA steering committee to report the project status, Quality Gates result, etc. and to ensure compliance with the project budget and the time plan, support the decision-making process of the Aftermarket Americas steering committee in regard to the assigned projects and provide escalation support activitiesREQUIREMENTSEducation:Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering Experience:3 years' minimum relevant work experience in the field of Cost Reduction Projects, Revenue Impact and Cost Optimization, and Project Management with interdisciplinary teamsExperience in product development processes and/or manufacturing process Required Skills:Intermediate/Advanced level with ExcelProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteCompetence in quality systemsKnowledgeable in product development processes and/or manufacturing processKnowledgeable with Automation, Vision and multi-step project implementationPossess detailed product know-how, system understanding (engine, flow, materials)Strong proven ability to lead others and project-based cross-functional teamsAbility to travel weekly up to 30% (Local/Regional) Preferred Experience:Automotive Aftermarket manufacturing experience strongly preferredProduct launch experience very strongly preferredStrong understanding and experience with both the technical and business development sides of product developmentAre you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.