The client is an Association for Energy Technology and Internal Combustion Engines was founded in 1978. Since then, they have grown continuously and have developed into one of the leading and internationally recognized engineering partners for the automotive and engine industries.

 

In addition to the original focus on the development of combustion engines, further competencies in the fields of electrics / electronics, alternative drives, transmission technology and energy technology have been added.

Our own experience with engine test bench investigations has led to a separate division.

 

Today we are one of the world's leading providers of test equipment through to the representation of turnkey test centers.

 

In 1985 They founded a North American subsidiary for the local markets. After just two years, the company's headquarters were relocated from California to Detroit, Michigan.

They have been using a newly established “North American Technical Center” since 1997, which has been continuously expanded since then.

 

The tremendous growth was initially strongly focused on the European and North American markets. Nevertheless, the client recognized the opportunities that were opening up on the Chinese market very early on and founded its first office in Beijing in 1998.

At the beginning of the new millennium, they opened another chapter in the company's history with the establishment of the “Asian Technical Center” in Dalian, China.

 

In 2009 the “India Technical Center in Pune” opened. In the same year they were able to put into operation a worldwide unique endurance test center with 31 engine and drive train test stands in Brehna (near Leipzig).

Thanks to the great acceptance from our customers, a further expansion of this facility began in 2011.

Now we are looking about you as new leading member of our Automotive E-Mobility-Team as

Senior Project Manager - E-Mobility

Candidate Profil/Job Description

 

TASKS

 

Management of development projects in the field of e-mobility, e.g., for the development of drive units

(e-machine, inverter, HV battery, fuel cell)

or for the development and system integration of an electrified drive

 

Assumption of technical and commercial responsibility for results in the project, including precise tracking of the financial situation of the project as well as sustainable and skillful management of additional expenses

 

Design and coordination of the project team, management of the sub-project managers and control of the suppliers through a very good overview of all technical, financial and personnel issues of the project

 

Ensuring decision-making and assuming responsibility on the basis of meaningful recommendations from the sub-project managers

 

Responsibility for compliance and continuous improvement of all project-related processes

 

Ensuring the necessary coordination and communication with customers, internal departments as well as internal and external project partners

 

Management-compatible reporting and independent escalation of necessary topics

 

Evaluation of your own projects with regard to innovation and expandability

 

Takeover of the project planning during the acquisition and support in the preparation of the offer

 

Guidance and coordination of project managers for further projects

 

Continuous improvement and monitoring of compliance with project management processes

 

Development of new business areas for current and new projects as well as support for the optimization of the BU portfolio

 

QUALIFICATION

 

German Language min B2

 

Completed engineering studies, preferably in the field of mechanical engineering or mechatronics

 

At least three years of significant professional experience as a project manager (m / f / d) or department head (m / f / d)

 

Experience with the relevant project management tools and processes

 

Experience in proactive customer management as well as an entrepreneurial mindset and positive attitude

 

English C1 skill levels

 

Great passion for the topic of project management as well as a strong will to design within the given possibilities

 

Strong instinct to recognize possible problems and to take appropriate measures with a strong focus

 

Clear and binding communication and motivation skills

 

Strong personality with a confident demeanor

 

High degree of flexibility, willingness to work and resilience

 

Understanding of the peculiarities of different cultures

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 

Shape the mobility of tomorrow

 

Work on innovative and future-oriented challenges.

 

Work flexibly

 

Our working time model and our company day-care center (depending on location) enable you to perfectly coordinate your private and professional life.

 

Broaden your horizons

 

Not only does your daily work on new technologies educate you, our training program also helps you stay up to date.

 

Stay fit

 

An extensive range of company sports (depending on the location) and company health management keep you fit and provide the right balance.

 

Experience appreciation

 

An attractive basic salary and numerous other benefits open up new opportunities for you.