Project Leader Development

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The name DRÄXLMAIER stands for automotive innovations – products that enhance your driving experience. Every day, approximately 60,000 associates around the world cooperate to contribute their knowledge, skills and automotive passion toward this goal. Individuals, who like to take on responsibilities, use their creativity and contribute their ideas toward the common success. Individuals like you!

Location:

Duncan, US, 29334

Work Type:
Full time

Contract Type: unlimited

Lead and coordinate development projects from concept through series production, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, project timelines, budgets, and quality targets. Act as the key interface between internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers while driving successful project execution in collaboration with Program Management.

• Manage end-to-end automotive development projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards
• Develop and maintain project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and cost tracking
• Establish and lead cross-functional project teams, including sub-project leaders and technical specialists
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions when needed
• Drive change management activities, including evaluation, cost assessment, and implementation of engineering changes
• Act as primary technical interface for customers and internal stakeholders
• Support acquisition activities, including requirement clarification and cost estimation
• Coordinate supplier involvement and support sourcing decisions
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting, including status updates and final project documentation
• Promote a collaborative team environment and provide technical leadership

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience in automotive project management, ideally in product and process development
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability in budget control, risk management, and project planning
• Knowledge of automotive development processes (e.g., DPM or similar frameworks)

• Opportunity to lead innovative automotive development projects
• Excellent PTO and Benefits Package

Dynamic, international work environment

Professional growth within a global automotive supplier

We are looking forward to your application.

Nearest Major Market:
Spartanburg

Nearest Secondary Market:
South Carolina