Product Specialist- Automotive

Bertrandt US•Chattanooga, TN

19d•$58,240 - $105,000

About The Position

Overview Ready to Drive the Future? As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions. With the strength of a global network of over 14,500 colleagues in 50+ locations, Bertrandt US combines deep expertise in Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales. Join us in engineering tomorrow’s mobility today. Responsibilities Role Summary: Assume responsibility for all aspects of the project progress for the assigned vehicle. Prepare all necessary milestones in cooperation with the involved departments according the product development process. Analyze and prepare countermeasures in case of deviations in cooperation with the cross functional team. Implement decisions from product committees and in pursuit of the product objectives in terms of cost, timing and quality. Find the best possible compromise for the assigned project by challenging all involved departments and preparing a fully evaluated decision paper for the responsible product committees with respect to timing, costs, customer, competition and quality) Role Responsibilities: Steer and track all assigned tasks according to the OEM PEP in cooperation with the involved departments Initiate cross-functional teams to work on specific tasks in order to achieve milestones according OEM PEP Pushing matters, incorporate involved departments and preparing decision papers with technical/ commercial feasibilities, quality-, market- and competitor aspects Continuous participation in Product Teams, giving active input/aiding decision making and securing timeliness and quality of input by involved departments Presentation of specific points in the corporate committees Prepare briefings to support the top management Collect, analyze and evaluate information from competitors using all available sources Execute specific tasks or assignments

Requirements

Professional automotive related experience
Special expertise in one of the following areas: R&D, production, logistics, quality assurance, purchasing, finance or sales
Knowledge of automotive industry: retail operations, industry trends & competitive environment, manufacturing
Experience/ qualification in product-/ or project management
Prior team leadership experience
Seasoned communicator experienced in the diverse cultures of a global company including.factories, corporate, field, & dealerships
3-5 years of professional experience in automotive or related industry
3+ years of experience of automotive product and/or project management
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Engineering) or Business or international equivalent

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Desired Knowledge and work experience with German OEM
German or Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Steer and track all assigned tasks according to the OEM PEP in cooperation with the involved departments
Initiate cross-functional teams to work on specific tasks in order to achieve milestones according OEM PEP
Pushing matters, incorporate involved departments and preparing decision papers with technical/ commercial feasibilities, quality-, market- and competitor aspects
Continuous participation in Product Teams, giving active input/aiding decision making and securing timeliness and quality of input by involved departments
Presentation of specific points in the corporate committees
Prepare briefings to support the top management
Collect, analyze and evaluate information from competitors using all available sources
Execute specific tasks or assignments