Volkswagen of America is Hiring a Technical Project Lead – New Projects Near Chattanooga, TN
Role SummaryThe Technical Product Lead of the New projects works in the team ID4/MEB Family. The incumbent in this position must support the Technical Project Manager by setting objectives, establishing efficient working processes within the team, and setting up Engineering activities along the PEP-process and tracks these activities. He/she supports the Technical Product Manager for the NAR-product-team ID4/MEB and derivatives. He/she is required to stay in touch with the different departments in Chattanooga, Puebla and Wolfsburg respective to his/her responsibilities. Role ResponsibilitiesProject Management – (70%)
Supports the Technical Product Manager (Engineering representative) in his/her tasks for the NAR-Product-Team ID4/ MEB Family.
Helps to prepare and coordinate decision papers within all PEP-processes for board meetings from the Engineering side.
Prevents critical Engineering activities regarding the project schedule.
Supports the “Kick off” for engineering activities (defining responsibilities, tasks, goals, deadlines).
Coordinates activities with the Technical Product Manager respective definition of responsibilities, tasks, and deadlines for the projects (job split definition).
Generates and coordinates project schedules and integration step management plan.
Creates and monitors the lastenhefts for integration steps.
Supports the generation and coordination of the function requirement list (FuLi) and New projects
Coordinates and tracks all Engineering activities, assuring steady information flow and corrective measures creation.
Analyzes project status and tracks all activities regarding technical issues, deadlines, and costs.
Generates (status) presentations for Board/Project meetings.
Quality Resolution – (15%)
Escalates/briefs General Manager on critical issues.
Creates task force teams and deadlines to solve critical Engineering-owned challenges and prepares decisions.
Supports active tracking and controlling of JDP issues and production/quality/sales/purchasing requirements pertaining to Engineering.
Processes/translates US customer specific cases into the Model care as critical to improving the customer experience and growth in digital services.
Competitor Analysis & Benchmarking – (15%)
Prepares for Konzeptklausuren, Kostenklausuren, competition drives, summer/winter drives, DEF, KAF, and MAF.
Gathers information on internal vehicles, competitors, benchmarks, and technology trends .Coordinates and participates in market introduction activities for projects.
QualificationsYears of Experience:
7-10 years of experience with automotive and management background
Education - Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Education - Desired
Master’s Degree in Engineering
Skills
Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
Integration – joining people, processes or systems
Influencing and negotiation skills
Resource management
Specialized Skills - Required
Good knowledge and work experience of the development processes within the automotive industry
Good team spirit, tracking, and communication skills
Experienced projects within the automotive industry
Specialized Skills - Desired
German / Spanish language skills
Good knowledge and work experience of the development processes (PEP) at VWAG
Experienced projects within VWAG
Work Flexibility
Estimated 10-20% traveling depending on project needs
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.#Chattanooga, TNHybrid Primary LocationUnited States-Tennessee-Chattanooga