STELLENANGEBOTE Deutschland

State-of-the-Art Provider of High-Precision

Stamped Parts for the Automotive & Electronics Industry with a Plant Located South of Atlanta Is Seeking the Entrepreneurial Project Manager - Stamping & Metal Forming

Our client is a mid-sized family owned developer and manufacturer of stamped parts for the international automotive and electronics industry.  The core technologies are stamping, plastic molded insertions, rivets, plus tool making and cleaning technologies.  In business for more than 60 years, the German-based company is known for innovation, quality, service and efficiency. 

The Position and Responsibilities

We have been assigned to identify and select a Sales and Project Engineer with entrepreneurial spirit and drive for the small plant in Georgia with about 25 people. 

After intensive training your tasks include pursuing and managing sales of custom-designed stamped parts.  You will coordinate the manufacturing of stamping dies with the parent company in Germany as well as establish the required manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• New customers and markets in the NAFTA region
• Evaluation of customer designs and feasibility of the production process/stamping tool design
• Provide engineering support to the customers to obtain the most cost effective piece/part design
• Administer RFQs and issue the quotation after finalizing the tool design and manufacturing process feasibility
• Request quotations for materials and external processes required to calculate the manufacturing costs / sales price
• Procure new stamping dies and production equipment from the parent company
• Coordinate the launch of new products following the IATF 16949 guidelines, chairing the APQP team

The Qualifications and Requirements

• Engineering degree or comparable technical training/certification
• Several years of progressive experience, preferably in application, development, production and/or technical sales engineering
• Proven experience in engineering of customized tools and dies in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with electrical devices such as sensors, relays and micro switches is a plus

You are an ambitious and results-driven technical individual, a dynamic, competitive and enthusiastic team player who relishes making a powerful impact on the bottom line.  You are a self-starter and need very little supervision.  You enjoy traveling 25% of the time to visit the customers on-site.

Extensive product training will be provided.

If you are seeking a challenging opportunity for personal and professional growth within an international environment, this position is tailor-made for you. 

The Terms

Our client offers an attractive compensation package including a company car.  We will be happy to discuss details during a face-to-face interview.

The Contact

Please send your resume and cover letter including salary requirements in confidence to: