R&D Project Manager

Job Summary

Lead and coordinate NPI projects in accordance with customer expectations, market requirements, and business objectives by following the WeGA NPI Project Method.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure NPI project delivery in committed quality, timing, and costs

• Work closely with the Marketing Product Manager to translate customer and market needs into technical product specifications

• Establish and update the Project Risk Register

• Define the planning, milestones, and critical path

• Introduce the project to relevant stakeholders and build the Project Team

• Coordinate the development of Bills of Materials (BOMs), Technical Drawings, and Product Direct Cost

• Support project teams in conducting DFMEA and PFMEA and defining appropriate risk mitigation actions

• Assist Project Team to define material specifications for new components

• Coordinate prototyping, development tests, and certification process

• Follow-up purchasing activities for getting new suppliers or components

• Coordinate tooling manufacturing with the suppliers

• Supports supply chain readiness, for new articles to be introduced on time (Phase-in) and for obsolete articles End Of Life (Phase-out)

• Organize and coordinate production trials and pre-series (Technical & Commercial) to ensure smooth Start Of Production

• Report on project status, key achievements, risks and decisions during monthly Business Unit Product Committee meetings

Requirements

• BSc degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

• Years of experience > 5 years

• Strong organizational and coordination skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Computer skills: good command of Microsoft 365 is essential, experience with 3D modeling software (CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is an advantage

• Languages: professional English proficiency is essential, French language is an advantage