Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros. Some of your Benefitsarrow_right Health Insurance Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it. 401K Match 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company"s help. Performance Related Bonus Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards. Paid Holidays Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing. Vacation Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge. location_on Plymouth, MI Hybrid Work trip_origin Freudenberg Filtration Technologies LP You support our team as Project Manager arrow_drop_down Responsibilitiesarrow_right Leading and managing design and development projects for regional OE customers for air filtration Product Development Projects-Customer = PDP-C: Ensuring efficient APQP project management for customer projects in OEM/OES/Tier1 in accordance with the requirements of the automotive industry: Follow IATF 16949, VDA and/or other customer-specific specifications Regional project management with involvement of the regional project team Managing the efficient and target fulfilling APQP in the production sites through launch managers up to the finalization of the internal/external approval, SOP and transfer to Sales/OPS Filter Media: Initiating filter media development by definition of development requirements (external and/or internal motivation) in alignment with the superior functions Drive and execute PDP-Is Allocates/coordinates work within the team/project and/or contributes to technical/professional direction for a discipline Cockpit: Active contribution of Cockpit R&D/Engineering projects Technical value proposition: Active contribution in the preparation work for technical product argumentation for innovative air quality systems and setting/influencing the trend for the future Monitor and communicate market trends and competitor activities/capabilities on a global basis Qualificationsarrow_right Basic knowledge in business administration High level of experience for advanced air filtration (particle, functional and adsorption) Business acumen and project leadership skills, as well as significant understanding of automotive industry protocols and practices. University degree in engineering (Bachelor/ Masters degree) Min 3a of substantial Market knowledge in air filtration and automotive industry Strong project management skills Good understanding of how the team integrates with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area Good judgment-based analysis of information Good controlling knowledge for cost model development Knowledge of automotive sales and marketing aspects are also essential, given the necessary link to value selling of new innovative products and services. Negotiation necessary for specification development with customers Professional business English skills, further language skills as a plus The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Apply now Additional Informationarrow_right Brittney Greenwood2708860204[email protected] Discover more about us play_circle cancel Picture Yourself Herearrow_right View larger map directions_carBy car directions_transitBy public transport autorenew