Product Specialist

Product Specialist
Chattanooga, TN

Description:

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

Skills:

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic approach
• Problem solving orientation and motivation to work around obstacles
• Ability to steer cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated capabilities in writing & presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a positive, solution orientated attitude
• High level of communication skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to think entrepreneurial
• Constant monitoring and adjustment of decided measures

Specialized Skills:

• Professional automotive related experience (for example OEM, supplier)
• 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

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 Volkswagen PEP in cooperation with the involved departments
• Initiate cross-functional teams to work on specific tasks in order to achieve milestones according to the Volkswagen PEP (for example. Äko meeting, FAKOM team)
• 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
• Participation in ”Fachgruppe” and other relevant committees (for example R&D team, launch related teams) to ensure alignment with project targets and decisions
• Presentation of specific points in the corporate committees
• Prepare briefings to support the top management (for example SoFa, WiFa, MAF, KAF, DEF)
• Collect, analyze and evaluate information from competitors using all available sources
• Execute specific tasks or assignments

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $35 - $40