New Model Project Specialist

Astemo Indiana • Sunbury, OH

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About The Position

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is seeking a New Model Project Specialist to lead multiple New Model development projects. This role involves utilizing SAPs, New Model reviews, Cost & Sales calculations, and ensuring a smooth transition from New Model to Mass Production. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, strong communication and time management skills, and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with Japanese transplants and high volume assembly operations, is preferred. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Requirements

• Engineer or Equivalent education/work experience.
• Follows instruction and welcomes constructive criticism.
• Works well with all associates.
• Follows scheduled tasks and communicates with the leader on progress through project completion.
• Demonstrates good communication skills with all associates.
• Automotive background, with preference towards high volume assembly operations.
• Experience with Japanese transplants will be highly beneficial.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects on a simultaneous basis.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and time management skills will be essential in this position.
• Ability to interface at multiple levels and operate within cross-functional teams is critical.
• Ability to give clear presentations of technical data at the department level.
• Ability to lead a small team of associates to complete a small team oriented project and create a presentation that summarizes the team’s activities.
• Develop the skill to improve communication across cultural boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methods is desirable.
• Previous Japanese Tier 1 automotive and/or Automotive experience preferred.
• 5P Problem Solving, Kepner Tregoe PSDM (Problem Solving Decision Making) suggested.
• Project Management (Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification would be advantageous).
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple New Model development projects utilizing SAPs, New Model reviews (internal and external), Cost & Sales calculations, and ensuring seamless transition from New Model to Mass Production.
• Adhere to ASI's Safety Policy and practices and report any potential unsafe condition or concern to the Safety department immediately and/or to your direct supervisor.
• Ensure proper safety practices are in place and enforced.
• Interact with customers and suppliers throughout the New Model development regarding project plans, including developing strategies to overcome project delays.
• Maintain project budget plans.
• Support New Model action items as directed by Project Leader / Lead Project Leader.
• Communicate all activities above to the relevant ASI departments and customers as required.
• Be able to utilize all documentation from drawings to checksheets to properly communicate and provide accountability throughout the organization for product specifications.
• Perform additional projects as assigned by Department management and support all shifts as required.
• Follow all company policies and regulations per the associate handbook or other written standards that apply to job assignment.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.
• At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees.
• We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered.
• We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.
• Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [email protected] when applying for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree