Job Title: Module Project Manager - Vehicle Suspensions

Job Description

As the Module Project Manager in Vehicle Suspensions, you will participate in stream project meetings for the complete VTNA project portfolio. You will represent the Vehicle Suspension Team during the development of product solutions until their introduction in our factories. Your technical expertise combined with strong interpersonal skills will enable you to communicate the vehicle suspension group status for all projects, as well as project needs to the engineers in our group. You will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art research and development environment dedicated to providing quality transportation products to the North American market.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new designs fulfill business targets, requirements, and Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Feature targets, and communicate the status to the product streams.
• Front-load work to ensure robust early-stage releases and stable late-stage releases.
• Maintain brand reputation by assuring compliance with all applicable vehicle regulations.
• Secure the development of modular systems and components to optimize part diversity.
• Integrate deliveries from others and secure quality readiness before release.
• Communicate active project deliveries during daily team leadership meetings.
• Create or support team leaders in creating features for each Product Increment and secure that plans meet the product streams' needs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in product development in the transportation industry, preferably in truck development.
• Knowledge of class 8 heavy duty trucks chassis structure, axle, suspension, and vehicle dynamics.
• Basic CAD (CREO-AVP) experience.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Steering and Suspension Systems.
• Previous product ownership experience.
• Official project management certification.
• Agile framework experience and knowledge of DVP.
• Ability to take initiatives to optimize systems, processes, and methods.
• Experience working with engineers and designers on-site and at development centers around the world.

Work Environment

You will work in a technical center with an open work environment. Lockers are available for storage.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $45