Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Senior Program Manager

Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred or compensatory experience considered
  • Years of industry-relevant experience required
  • Relevant certifications and system experience necessary
  • Strong professional-level English communication skills preferred
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated customer-centric approach to solution development.
  • Experience with driving innovative ideas and executing new solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Guide cross-functional teams on engineering projects for new business development and design/material changes.
  • Monitor and manage project schedules through the Product Life Cycle using relevant methodologies.
  • Manage relationships with internal and external suppliers to achieve project completion within budget.
  • Collect prototype submissions and production documentation from suppliers.
  • Evaluate customer submissions with the Quality department to ensure compliance.
  • Coordinate with Product Engineering, Quality, and Metrology to establish project kickoff processes.
  • Resolve deviations and risks in project agreements to ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Ensure timely product launch while maintaining budget constraints and considering material costs.
  • Serve as the main communication interface with the customer, providing updates and tracking reports.
  • Communicate project variances in budgets, timelines, and plans to Product Marketing and Management.

Benefits

  • Join a collaborative work environment with cross-functional teamwork.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects.
  • Engagement with a customer-centric approach to product development.
  • Potential for career advancement with continued education and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:

  • Offers guidance, provides project milestones, communications, and facilitation to the cross-functional team for engineering projects related to new business development and existing design/material change management

  • Tracks, monitors, and manages projects through providing schedules throughout the Product Life Cycle and applying relevant methodologies

  • Manages internal and external supplier relationships to ensure completion of projects and milestones that stay within defined budget

  • Collects prototype submissions and new launch production documentation from internal and external suppliers

  • Vets customer prototype and production submissions through the Quality department

  • Coordinates with Product Engineering, Quality, and Metrology departments during prototype kick-off to determine equipment measurements, techniques, and product layout

  • Identifies and manages the resolution of deviations from the quote/contract or defined project agreement, while determining risks

  • Ensures the product is launched on-time, at or under budget, and with consideration to material cost

  • Serves as primary interface to the customer, with support from the cross-functional team, through providing updates and tracking reports

  • Communicates variances in project budgets, plans, and schedules with Product Marketing and Management

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience
Relevant certifications, system experience, and training
Professional-Level English language skills preferred

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

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About Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Freudenberg Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, filtration, healthcare, and hygiene. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, from air and liquid filtration to wound care and feminine hygiene. Freudenberg Nonwovens is a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group, a global technology company with operations in more than 60 countries. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Weinheim, Germany. Freudenberg Nonwovens has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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