Project Engineer

Your responsibilities

• Coordinate and track actions of internal Cross-Functional Team (CFT) related to implementation of customer project from nomination to SOP (+3 months post SOP).
• Direct communication/cooperation with Technical Engineering Launch & Equipment Engineering Teams in overseas head-office, as well as External Sales Teams in Japan and Germany.
• Project schedule creation, management, updating and reporting.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) tracking, including all required documentation.
• Tracking and reporting of Project Budget.
• Close cooperation with and strong support of engineering department: Support engineering team with supplier meetings related to equipment as required. Support engineering team with overseas Technical Engineering Launch & Equipment Engineering Teams’ meeting as required.
• Efficient information sharing with a focus to avoid overlap of tasks, but with mutual support to ensure effective completion of tasks.
• Handover of project to production under Program Manager supervision.
• Anticipate any potential project risks, identifying and establishing corrective actions/countermeasures.
• Lead and/or actively participate in regular meetings to report and/or track project progress: Internal CFT, Production preparation meeting with overseas Technical Engineering Launch team, Project review meetings with customer.
• Report directly to the Program Manager regarding project progress, issues, critical items.
• Assist Program Manager in any requested tasks related to general functioning of the Project Management department.

Our requirements

• Proven Project Engineering/Project Management experience of at least 3 years in the automotive industry.
• Good understanding of engineering principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills: time and task management.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English level.
• Advanced negotiation and explanation ability.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, both within the company and when dealing externally.
• Ability to create clear & concise information, together with high-level presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills, ability to make and manage good relationships.
• Positive attitude and adaptability/flexibility a must.
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines, and in high pressure situations.
• Ability to work in a decentralized project management structure with various level of stake-holders, and project element leaders’ involvement.
• Technical background advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of Japanese Language would be a strong asset.

What we offer

• Employment contract ( first contract for 6 months, next contract for an unlimited period).
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee referral system.
• Benefit package (subsidized meals, free private medical care and co-financing of multisport card).
• Annual bonuses.
• Integration meetings, coffee / tea, relaxation area.