Project Manager
Summary
Project Manager leading automotive product launches from quotation to production, coordinating cross-functional teams and APQP/PPAP processes.
EFTEC is a global leader in automotive adhesives, sealants, coatings, and lightweight materials, supplying innovative solutions to leading automotive OEMs around the world. We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead new product launch programs from quotation through Start of Production (SOP).
As a Project Manager, you will lead multiple customer programs simultaneously from commercial opportunity through production launch.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead new automotive product launch programs from quotation through SOP.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk registers.
• Coordinate APQP and PPAP activities to ensure customer and internal requirements are achieved.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones remain on schedule.
• Identify project risks early and develop recovery plans before they impact customer commitments.
• Facilitate regular project meetings with internal teams and OEM customers.
• Coordinate activities between Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.
• Track project budgets, timing, deliverables, and overall project health.
• Escalate issues appropriately while presenting practical solutions and recovery plans.
• Ensure projects comply with customer requirements, APQP methodology, and internal stage-gate processes.
• Support launch readiness activities and customer production approvals.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting using Microsoft Project, Salesforce, and other project management tools.