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Leading customer projects from order intake through series production for elastomer components. Minimum 5 years project management experience in automotive supplier or rubber manufacturing required. Global environment assignments, development opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Polymer, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 5 years project management experience, ideally in automotive supplier or rubber manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of product realization and rubber manufacturing processes (molding, post-molding, validation)
- Solid understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
- Proficiency in core tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC
- Proven ability to manage multiple technical customer projects in parallel
- Project planning, milestone tracking, budgeting, resource coordination, and risk management
- Strong execution discipline with full ownership of project delivery
- Strong communication skills, primary customer interface in international environment
- Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, production, quality, supply chain, operations, sales)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Highly structured and organized
- Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic environment
- Fluent English (C1)
- Good German (B2) is a strong advantage
Tasks
- Lead customer projects from order intake to series production
- Ensure smooth execution of prototyping, process validation, and production ramp-up
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to customer specifications
- Plan and coordinate project activities, technical trials, and milestones
- Manage project resources and costs throughout the realization phase
- Act as the main technical contact for customers
- Build trusted relationships with customers through clear communication
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners
- Support customers and internal stakeholders in resolving technical challenges
- Apply APQP, FMEA, and validation methodologies to identify risks
- Ensure robust processes and meet customer quality requirements
- Optimize resources and monitor project performance
- Balance efficiency, profitability, and high-quality deliverables
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Implement lessons learned and enhance processes
- Contribute strategic and technical expertise to long-term success
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- ISO 9001
- IATF 16949
- APQP
- PPAP
- FMEA
- SPC
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Development opportunities
- Training
Other Benefits
- Global environment assignments
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Leading customer projects from order intake through series production for elastomer components. Minimum 5 years project management experience in automotive supplier or rubber manufacturing required. Global environment assignments, development opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Polymer, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 5 years project management experience, ideally in automotive supplier or rubber manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of product realization and rubber manufacturing processes (molding, post-molding, validation)
- Solid understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
- Proficiency in core tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC
- Proven ability to manage multiple technical customer projects in parallel
- Project planning, milestone tracking, budgeting, resource coordination, and risk management
- Strong execution discipline with full ownership of project delivery
- Strong communication skills, primary customer interface in international environment
- Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, production, quality, supply chain, operations, sales)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Highly structured and organized
- Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic environment
- Fluent English (C1)
- Good German (B2) is a strong advantage
Tasks
- Lead customer projects from order intake to series production
- Ensure smooth execution of prototyping, process validation, and production ramp-up
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to customer specifications
- Plan and coordinate project activities, technical trials, and milestones
- Manage project resources and costs throughout the realization phase
- Act as the main technical contact for customers
- Build trusted relationships with customers through clear communication
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners
- Support customers and internal stakeholders in resolving technical challenges
- Apply APQP, FMEA, and validation methodologies to identify risks
- Ensure robust processes and meet customer quality requirements
- Optimize resources and monitor project performance
- Balance efficiency, profitability, and high-quality deliverables
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Implement lessons learned and enhance processes
- Contribute strategic and technical expertise to long-term success
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- ISO 9001
- IATF 16949
- APQP
- PPAP
- FMEA
- SPC
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Development opportunities
- Training
Other Benefits
- Global environment assignments
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About the Company
Datwyler Group
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
Das Unternehmen ist ein Hightech-Anbieter von systemkritischen Elastomerkomponenten in globalen Märkten wie Healthcare, Mobility und Food & Beverage.
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