Job Description

Your Job

The ideal candidate will lead cross functional teams that design our automotive connectivity products and the processes by which they are built. You will drive to achieve the technical, schedule, and budget objectives of every project. The members of your teams will include engineers from many disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Test, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, etc.). You will also collaborate closely with our manufacturing partners in United States, Mexico, China and the Philippines to deliver solutions to our diverse international automotive OEM and Tiers, as well as emerging, automotive customers.

What You Will Do

• Define, plan and manage project timelines, objectives, goals and milestone activities.
• Manage and direct a cross functional team consisting of multiple disciplines.
• Lead and manage engagements with customers, internal team leads, and 3rd party vendors.
• Manage and coordinate activities between departments to meet product development requirements from project award through flawless launch.
• Manage product design cost targets and long-term strategy as set by the Senior Management staff.
• Simultaneously set priorities/direction for multiple programs in development.
• Generate/facilitate documentation per department process and/or procedures including leading Phase Gate reviews and publishing Program Reviews.
• Support special assignment and or activity as assigned by Senior Management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor\'s degree in a business or engineering discipline which is applicable to the role.
• 5+ years experience as part of a launch team at a Tier 1 automotive supplier or an automotive OEM.
• 3-5+ years experience as a program / project manager leading automotive launches including managing multiple technical projects simultaneously, and delivering to agreed upon cost, quality and timing expectations.
• Will consider equivalent automotive experience from a supervisorial role in engineering, quality, or manufacturing.
• The willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% and establish strong working relationships with our international customers, partners, and suppliers.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the development of Wire Harnesses and / or In-Vehicle Networking products including Coaxial Cable Assemblies with Fakra or Mini-Fakra (HFM) connectors.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PgMP Certifications.
• MBA or a Master\'s Degree in Engineering.
• Working knowledge of problem-solving processes including experience using problem solving tools such as 8D, 5-phase, 5-whys, Is/Is not, and Ishikawa diagrams.
• Strong application of risk identification and risk management methodologies.
• Experience working on vehicle launches with Ford, General Motor, Stellantis, or Nissan.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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