Director Strategy Americas

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

• Lead strategy and transformation projects, and independently structure and implement strategic issues in alignment with global strategy
• Monitor automotive market development and underlying trends
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and emerging opportunities, and provide market foresight for planning and strategic discussions
• Ensure that business activities comply with relevant automotive industry standards and regulations
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to align business goals and ensure cohesive approach
• Identify opportunities for innovation and coordinate with other teams to introduce new offerings that meet needs of automotive market
• Ensure compliance and safety of all activities within organization standards and policies.
• 100% remote position; may telecommute from any location in the U.S.

• Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Mechanical and Process Engineering, Product Design and Manufacture, or equivalent foreign degree
• 3 years of work experience in a project management, financial, sales, or leadership position in the automotive industry
• Must have 3 years of work experience with each of the following:
  • Performing problem solving using 5
    
    Whys, SWOT Analysis, Porter's Five Forces, Business Model Canvas, Scenario Planning or related methodologies;
  • Developing and executing strategic plans for projects, optimize sales, and achieve operational objectives;
  • Managing departmental budgets, and performing budgeting for short, mid and long‑term projects;
  • Developing detailed project plans to monitor/track progress and measure project performance using network diagrams, CPM, gantt charts;
  • And differentiating between mono tube, twin tube, passive, semi‑active, active and air suspension.

Apply online at ; email bernardo.samanieg with questions. EOE.

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• A state‑of‑the‑art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted BILSTEIN products.