Bertrandt US Automotive R&D Project Management Specialist in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Bertrandt - your trustworthy engineering partner
Looking for a career, not just a job? Want to join a dynamic team working for an international industry leader? Enjoy an energetic work atmosphere? Bertrandt US may be just what you have been looking for! The Bertrandt Group has been providing development solutions for the international automotive and aviation industries in Europe, China and the USA for more than 40 years. A total of around 13,000 employees at 53 locations guarantee extensive know-how, sustainable project solutions and a high level of customer orientation. Its main customers include the major manufacturers and numerous system suppliers.
This position acts as a liaison between our customers in the US and Mexico branches. The Specialist will develop and steer Product Cost Optimization ideas, technical solutions using customer specific tools within the standard designs – and manufacturing processes.
Develop and implement Product Cost Optimization ideas (Interior, Exterior, Powertrain)
Support the Project House at our customer VWGoA, Engineering and Planning Center, in Chattanooga
Design support and know-how transfer
Review CAD drawings and models
Project Coordination for Series Engineering & Model Upgrading Training
Preparation of ÄKO´s & compilation of documents (Change Management)
Status reporting for expert committees
Preparation of part lists & approval applications
KVS / Connect Data Management
Review and develop AVON data
Bachelor Degree in engineering field
2+ years’ experience in related field (quality engineering, design engineering, product engineering, etc.)
2+ years of automotive experience including working with component suppliers, development groups, service providers or manufacturer producing or servicing components used in the automotive field.
Experience in Automotive Development and Production Support
Experience with Research & Development, KVS, AVON
Experience and knowledge in Project Management
Problem solving experience
Knowledge of Standard Software Tools and Analysis processes
Technical leadership skills, with an ability to direct the technical activities of lower level employees.
Strong communication skills
International mind-set
Experience with the automotive industry
Technical fluency in Spanish and English highly preferred
Basic German skills are a plus
Benefits:
Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
401k Retirement program
Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment
ID: 2018-1456
External Company URL: http://www.bertrandt.com/en/