What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Manager position at ZF Group?
About the Team: We are looking for a new colleague in the Engineering department at our location in Lafayette, Indiana. This person will support within our Commercial Vehicle Steering Systems portfolio. 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 to as an Engineering Project Manager:
- Set up, track, and ensure the technical project plan is in compliance with the Product Engineering Process. Analyze and Resolve Risks & Problems during the Development Phase
- Interface with the Team Leader to ensure proper engineering staffing and skills. Manage all engineering domains within the project scope and timing according to PEP
- Responsibility for all PE Expenses in the Project according to the project business case. Achieve product target costs within the technical development
- Prepare gate reviews and ensure targets for review are met
- 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
- Act as the technical customer interface and internal technical interface within PE
- Initiate and manage project escalations on QCD, actively taking initiatives to bring project back to track
- Coordinate the product validation and prototype activities in cooperation with the test center
- Provide onsite support of production sites during product launches
Your Profile as an Engineering Project Manager:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering or Project Management in the automotive industry
- Successful management of at least two projects over the Full Project Life-cycle
- Experience in team management and budget management
- Experience working within a Global matrix environment
- Excellent Knowledge of Automotive SPICE , ISO 26262 & IATF 16949
Why you should choose ZF in Lafayette:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
