Project Manager – Aftermarket Americas

MANN+HUMMEL

. Plan, manage and coordinate one or more projects within the Aftermarket Americas business unit .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeGastonia • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, cost optimization, and product development processes, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with technical standards. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to drive project success and deliver quality results.

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Project ManagementCost OptimizationProduct Development ProcessesCross-Functional Team LeadershipAutomotive Aftermarket Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost Reduction ProjectsProject Budgets ManagementRisk AnalysisQuality Systems CompetenceProduct Assurance PlansFMEADesign Verification PlansExcel (Intermediate/Advanced)C Projects Master Data ManagementTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProject Management ToolsAutomationVision Systems

Industry Keywords

Automotive AftermarketManufacturing ProcessProduct LaunchTechnical Standards ComplianceXSEP Development Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, manage and coordinate one or more projects within the Aftermarket Americas business unit
Coordinate Production department activities to ensure product producibility and product cost optimization
Develop product assurance plans (PCF), project stages, deadlines, and product Quality Gates
Coordinate engineering activities across development, design, and application departments
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, assign tasks, and arrange meetings and communication
Ensure compliance with technical standards, xSEP development process, and M+H Group norms
Review project status and initiate corrective actions for Quality Gate deviations
Perform risk analyses covering profitability, timing, technical, and environmental requirements
Support development of project management tools, functions, and processes for global implementation
Conduct customer and project-team kickoff meetings
Provide customers with technical project documentation, including descriptions, presentations, specifications, FMEA, and design verification plans
Maintain project master data in C Projects
Plan, implement, and control project budgets and internal/external resources
Monitor and report project KPIs, including timelines, cost targets, and revenue impact
Report project status and Quality Gate results to the Aftermarket Americas steering committee and provide escalation support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering
3 years' minimum relevant work experience in Cost Reduction Projects, Revenue Impact and Cost Optimization, and Project Management with interdisciplinary teams
Experience in product development processes and/or manufacturing process
Intermediate/Advanced level with Excel
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Competence in quality systems
Knowledgeable in product development processes and/or manufacturing process
Knowledgeable with Automation, Vision and multi-step project implementation
Detailed product know-how and system understanding (engine, flow, materials)
Strong proven ability to lead others and project-based cross-functional teams
Ability to travel weekly up to 30% (Local/Regional)
Automotive Aftermarket manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Product launch experience very strongly preferred
Strong understanding and experience with both the technical and business development sides of product development
No Visa sponsorship is available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

No Visa sponsorship is available for this position
Ability to travel weekly up to 30% (Local/Regional)