Technical Project Manager

Req ID 67765 | Auburn Hills, United States

About the Team:
Commercial Vehicle solutions from the ZF Group provide the capability to shape the future of commercial transportation systems. With a comprehensive portfolio and expertise, it enables ZF to reimagine transportation for a safer and sustainable tomorrow. Our technologies and services for commercial vehicles and fleets make them more efficient, safe, connected, intelligent and automated wherever they operate.
 
What you can look forward as a Technical Project Manager: 

• Set up, track, and ensure the technical project plan is in compliance with the Product Engineering Process 
• Interface with the Team Leader to ensure proper engineering staffing and skills
• Responsibility for all PE Expenses in the Project according to the project business case
• Prepare Design Reviews and PEP gate reviews and ensure targets for the reviews are met
• Analyze and Resolve Risks & Problems during the Development Phase
• Achieve product target costs within the technical development
• Define, track and ensure the technical project packages as defined in the PEP and WPCP
• Manage and ensure the product maturity within the development regarding:
• Fulfillment of the customer specifications
• Fulfillment of the quality requirements of our customers and ZF
• Fulfillment of safety regulations and legal requirements
• Acts as the technical customer interface and internal technical interface within PE
• Plan and allocate the necessary engineering resources according to the business plan
• Coordinate and execute System-, Interface- and Design FMEAs and support P-FMEA
• Coordinate the product validation and prototype activities in cooperation with the test center
• Provide onsite support of production sites during product launches
• Customer Releases and Documentation delivered on Time with required Quality and Content
• Engineering Budget within the Business Case
• Gate Reviews done first time right on time

 
Your Profile as Technical Project Manager:

• Master’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline plus three (3) years of experience in Engineering or Project Management.
• Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline followed by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Engineering or Project Management.
• Fluent in English
• Successfully managed at least two projects over the Full Project Life-cycle
• Experience in team management
• Experience in budget management
• Experience in working within a Global matrix environment
• Experience in Automotive SPICE , ISO 26262 & IATF 16949
• PMI Certification (Preferred)
• Master’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline plus three (3) years of experience in Engineering or Project Management. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline followed by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Engineering or Project Management. Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time. 

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)
• A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Technical Project Manager and apply now!

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran