Hybrid Manager Product Management (Deer Park, US, 60010) na Vitesco Technologies

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its
entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

General information:

We are seeking an innovative leader to take on our PL MTC NA Product Manager opportunity here in Deer Park, IL.  Will report to BU MTC NA Head.

Your Responsibilities:

Base Development:

• Power Module and Inverter development - drive regional development, align globally
• Cost Reductions – Work on cost optimizations based on industry know-how, competitive analysis and customer requirements

Portfolio Management:

• Become the expert on market drivers, and customer needs/direction for the BU portfolio (architecture, features, performance, size, cost)
• Use customer and SAG network to stay up-to-date on Competitors’ roadmaps, customer quotes, technical innovations
• Identify innovative designs, materials, sub-components that SAG should incorporate, to maximize product competitiveness
• Incorporate innovations into Product Roadmaps, and underlying Technology Roadmaps.
• Identify white-spots between above Product/Technology Roadmaps vs SAG R&D capability, Operations capability and materials and sub-component knowledge
• Propose & champion D0/D1 projects (including aligning R&D, IE, PUR) to close white-spots and to deliver compelling customer-ready A-samples in-time.

Representation & Communication:

• Own and prepare VT’s technical documentation & customer presentations
• Promote BU products and technology at customers and in external events / industry fairs / symposia.

 New Business Acquisition:

• In RfI/RfQ, make the decision of which product/performance SAG should offer (based on time, cost, technology constraints), including starting baseline.
• Be the primary customer interface for technical content during quotation process.
• Support D3 project ramp-up via guidance/consultancy and by enforcing quote assumptions. Ensure D3 project technical direction stays aligned with defined BU technology roadmap.

Your Qualificiations:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or other related discipline
• 7 years of experience within the automotive industry
• 3+ years HV Power Module and HV Inverter development experience
• Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience which would include at least 3 years leading teams.
• 3+ years in project management or lead role
• Minimum of 2 years experience in 1 of the following 3 areas: cross functional move, cross-organizational move, international experience.
• Experience in design of automotive products and functions
• Strong Knowledge of automotive vehicles, sub systems and product
• Strong knowledge of automotive Quality systems and processes
• Must be able to Travel 25%of the time
• Experience with Internal Combustion Engine Drivetrains, Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles, sub-systems and products
• Expected Pay Range 110K-160K 

Will consider internation.  Applicants who require US work authorization i.e. employment visas, now or in the future, will be considered.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer.  All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Your Contact 
Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC 
Kenneth R Cummings