Product Specialist

Product Specialist
10+ Months Contract
Chattanooga, TN (Onsite role)

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 Cilent PEP in cooperation with the involved departments

• Initiate cross-functional teams to work on specific tasks in order to achieve milestones according to the Client PEP (for example. Ako 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

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.

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 thediverse cultures of a global company including, factories, corporate, field, & dealerships.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (Engineering) or Business or international equivalent