Product Specialist

Product Specialist

Chattanooga, TN

Description:

Years of Experience:
3-5 years of professional experience in automotive or related industry
3 years of experience of automotive product and/or project management

Education:
Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Engineering) or Business or international equivalent

Desired

• Advanced degree

Skills:
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic approach
- Problem solving orientation and motivation to work around obstacles
- Ability to steer cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated capabilities in writing & presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a positive, solution orientated attitude
- High level of communication skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to think entrepreneurial
- Constant monitoring and adjustment of decided measures

Specialized Skills:

• Professional automotive related experience

(for example OEM, supplier)

• Special expertise in one of the following areas:

R&D, production, logistics, quality assurance,
purchasing, finance or sales

• Knowledge of automotive industry: retail

operations, industry trends & competitive
environment, manufacturing

• Experience/ qualification in product-/ or project

management
Prior team leadership experience
Seasoned communicator experienced in the
diverse cultures of a global company including.
factories, corporate, field, & dealerships

Desired

• Knowledge and work experience with VW AG and affiliates of VW AG
• German or Spanish language skills

Role Summary:
- Assume responsibility for all aspects of the project progress for the assigned vehicle.
- Prepare all necessary milestones in cooperation with the involved departments according the product development process.
- Analyze and prepare countermeasures in case of deviations in cooperation with the cross functional team.
- Implement decisions from product committees and in pursuit of the product objectives in terms of cost, timing and quality.
- Find the best possible compromise for the assigned project by challenging all involved departments and preparing a fully evaluated decision paper for the responsible product committees with respect to timing, costs, customer, competition and quality)

Role Responsibilities:

• Steer and track all assigned tasks according to the Volkswagen PEP in cooperation with the

involved departments

• Initiate cross-functional teams to work on specific tasks in order to achieve milestones according

to the VW PEP (for example. Äko meeting, FAKOM team)

• Pushing matters, incorporate involved departments and preparing decision papers with technical/

commercial feasibilities, quality-, market- and competitor aspects

• Continuous participation in Product Teams, giving active input/aiding decision making and

securing timeliness and quality of input by involved departments

• Participation in ”Fachgruppe” and other relevant committees (for example R&D team, launch related

teams) to ensure alignment with project targets and decisions

• Presentation of specific points in the corporate committees
• Prepare briefings to support the top management (for example SoFa, WiFa, MAF, KAF, DEF)
• Collect, analyze and evaluate information from competitors using all available sources

Execute specific tasks or assignments

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN 37405 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $42