Technical Project Manager, Automotive

Summary

Amphenol RF manufactures coaxial interconnect products for radio frequency, microwave, and data transmission applications. The Technical Project Manager, Automotive leads technical projects from quoting through mass production, coordinates cross-functional teams, and serves as the primary technical contact for Tier 1 and OEM customers. The role also manages customer relationships, project costs, tooling expenses, technical risks, timelines, and quality requirements within the automotive phase-gate process.

Responsibilities

• Award new projects by providing comprehensive technical solution to the customer
• Review RFQ package with Cross-functional teams (CFT) to define achievable specification for quotation
• Work with Program Manger to review internal cost from a technical perspective
• Follow up open technical task and push for closure during RFQ stage
• Drive flawless launch of awarded projects
• Set up and manage internal/external project meetings to drive the open items resolved and closure
• Drive cost optimization with the CFT throughout the project phase
• Work with Program Manager to define technical timelines, and coordinate with the CFT to meet project timing/milestones
• Coordinate/Supervise all the documents submission to meet the phase gate requirement
• Identify technical risk and solve roadblocks
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Guide design, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams
• Change Management: Support engineering change request and customer design updates
• Ability to travel as needed to visit customers, production sites, and suppliers (10%)

Skills

• * Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• * Experience: 3 to 7 years of project management experience in the automotive supply chain
• * Core Tools: Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and DFMEA processes
• * Communication: Demonstrates strong communication skills
• * Organization: Skilled at managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• * Demonstrates strong Problem-Solving capability
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Project Management software
• **This is a remote position. Candidates located in the Detroit, MI area will be considered.**
• Ability to travel as needed to visit customers, production sites, and suppliers (10%)
• * Certifications: PMP certification is a plus
• * Industry Knowledge: Background in RF/coaxial connectors, wiring harnesses, high-speed data transmission is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• * Experience: 3 to 7 years of project management experience in the automotive supply chain
• * Core Tools: Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and DFMEA processes
• * Communication: Demonstrates strong communication skills
• * Organization: Skilled at managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• * Demonstrates strong Problem-Solving capability
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Project Management software
• **This is a remote position. Candidates located in the Detroit, MI area will be considered.**
• Ability to travel as needed to visit customers, production sites, and suppliers (10%)

Nice to Haves

• * Certifications: PMP certification is a plus
• * Industry Knowledge: Background in RF/coaxial connectors, wiring harnesses, high-speed data transmission is a plus

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Favorable work/life balance
• Generous PTO allowance
• Paid holidays
• Engaging and collaborative work environment
• Numerous opportunities for career growth
• Entrepreneurial focus that encourages employees to chart their own paths
• Remote position