2K Technical Project Manager

Datwyler - North Canton, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

North Canton, OH

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

The Technical Project Manager at Datwyler will oversee the development and launch of new 2K products within the Connectors Business Unit and across other business units. This role involves managing product realization projects from initial quote to production launch, serving as an expert resource for sales, tooling, and operations, and ensuring effective project management and coordination across various teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide production concepts, manufacturing feasibility, tooling quotes, production equipment quotes, automation quotes, and manufacturing costs for LSR 2K new project requests; implement and document standards for this quote process and train other engineers.
• Manage LSR 2K projects once awarded; build timeline, assign tasks, approve tool design and manufacturing, equipment selection and purchase, automation and process development, training, and hand off to site.
• Ensure adherence to timeline, costs, and all required regulatory frameworks, documentation, and internal processes at various sites.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across different sites globally for on-time and in-full project delivery.
• Prepare all release documentation and procure project-specific manufacturing equipment and test facilities.
• Troubleshoot existing molding processes by examining components for defects and recommending alternative mold designs or processes.
• Monitor market developments in LSR processing technology and develop new processes and automation based on these opportunities.
• Promote co-engineering with customers and support program managers accordingly.
• Support and promote digitalization in all processes and activities.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Very good technical knowledge of the automotive industry
• Minimum 3 years' experience with either plastics or LSR production, mold design, or mold construction
• Project management experience preferred
• Experience in developing automation integrated with molding equipment is a plus
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Comfortable in different cultural environments

Nice-to-haves

• Further education in a related field
• Proficiency in German

Benefits

• Diversity and a wide range of career opportunities
• Training and assignments in a global environment
• Opportunities for creativity and idea contribution