Project Manager I (Production/Testing Equipment)

Req ID 63185 | Northville, United States

 

Overview: ZF Test Systems develops and produces test benches for on- and off-road mobility. The Test Systems Business Unit is a special machine building branch within the ZF group, specialized in Test equipment design / installation / commissioning. With our North American Test System team, we are serving regional customers in providing turnkey Testing Solutions for their drivetrain and battery testing needs.  For more than 35 years we have been specialists for validation and development test facilities. For more information, please visit our website: ZF Technology for Test Systems

 

Position Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and evaluation of project programs from initial conception to full execution for an array of different programs. These project and programs will center on the topic of customer capital equipment assembly, onsite installation and commissioning.  Must utilize defined ZF methodology and close cooperation with the customer and Test System organization. This position oversees managing the design and development of projects from concept to after implementation evaluations while directing and steering team members (internal/ external) for successful completion of a project both within time and budgetary constraints.

 

What you can look forward to as a Project Manager:

• Work with management to define projects scope & expectations.
• Create & control documentation which instruct project management from headquarters, engineering, purchasing, service, and other team functions on the project scope from customer PO to customer acceptance and handover to service. 
• Support the troubleshooting and resolution of arising issues on the customer side as well as on Test Systems side. Lead and direct the project and manage conflicts within the team/area. 
• Support tasks in the field of Service after handover to insure proper know how transfer. 
• Create & support Audit processes of documentation, procedures, backups & systems.
• Develop & maintain a roadmap for project controlling which incorporates local and global targets, goals for projects as well as corporate initiatives in transforming the operations. 
• Routinely provide supervision of a project or multiple projects to achieve a cohesive vision. 
• Report status of Project(s) to Steering committee/Management Team/Business Unit and implement actions to mitigate any risks to the project.

*Ability/willingness to travel: on average 30-50% (mainly US, Canada, and Mexico)

 

Your profile as a Project Manager:

• Bachelor's Degree (Technical preferred).
• 4 -6+ years of experience in the field of Project Management within the capital equipment (testing equipment) industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, demanding environment. 
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management.

 

Why Choose ZF? What We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

 

Be part of our ZF team as Project Manager I (Production/Testing Equipment) and apply now!

 

 

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

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