Senior Product Lifecycle Analyst

MAHLE•Farmington Hills, MI

157d

About The Position

MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility specializes in spare parts, tools, and services for the aftermarket, drawing on original equipment production expertise as well as capabilities in electrification and digitalization. The business supplies global retail, workshop, and engine-repair partners through wholesale and e-commerce channels. Its portfolio also includes workshop equipment, services, and training offered through the MAHLE Service Solutions business segment. The Product Lifecycle Analyst develops and maintains a product line, maintains publication data, and supports the creation of technical literature. The role calls for a strong understanding of the automotive aftermarket, particularly powertrain and internal combustion engine products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Automotive Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Working knowledge of internal combustion engines, engine sealing product design and materials, engine components, sourcing, and completion of corrective action requests.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

Research OE and aftermarket competitor catalogs and components to identify new part additions and upgrades to existing parts.
Manage all facets of the product life cycle, including product details, sourcing, new product introductions, supersessions, consolidations, relabels, and recalls; analyze new products and make recommendations.
Ensure application and product data in all publications is accurate and complete.
Conduct competitor analysis, maintain competitor interchange data, and analyze competitor market pricing.
Coordinate the development of new product programs.
Establish product and material specifications.
Ensure the quality of products and the content of product sets.
Maintain close liaison with MAHLE Aftermarket Service Engineering, MAHLE Aftermarket Product Management in Germany, MAHLE OE engineering at international manufacturing locations, and vendor engineering departments.