What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Specialist- Automotive position at Bertrandt?
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
Qualifications
Specialized Skills:
- 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
Years of Experience:
- 3-5 years of professional experience in automotive or related industry
- 3 years of experience of automotive product and/or project management
Education:
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Engineering) or Business or international equivalent
- Desired: Advanced degree
Desired
- Knowledge and work experience with German OEM
- German or Spanish language skills
General Benefits:
- $58,240k-105k/yr
- Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
- Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
- 401k Retirement program
- Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
- Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment
EEO Statement:
Bertrandt US is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $58,240 - $105,000
