OEM Technical Project Manager - OEM's

Now hiring! OEM Technical Projects Manager

Come create chemistry with us!

 

BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings.  Reporting to the Director of Global Key Accounts for GM/Ford. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Global American Accounts of Global Technical / Engineering projects and submissions for a key American Account. This project management role involves coordination with our BASF Technical organization and OEM customers throughout North America and other regions.

 

The role requires a moderate to advanced degree of technical, commercial, and business acumen necessitating working across multiple hierarchies both inside BASF and with our OEM customers. We look for you to be a self-starter with strong organizational / communication and analytical skills. The role will also require a moderate degree of long-term strategic thinking. This role will be primarily on site at our Southfield, MI Coatings Research Center.

What you'll be doing:

• Being the key contact for Customer Material Engineering and Product Development teams in North America and globally.
• Leading and supporting global technology approvals with customers to ensure cost targets and timelines are met.
• Managing and prioritizing lab projects (R&D and customization) through digital tools, driving cost targets in North America and across regions.
• Driving and supporting profitable growth through continuous improvement, implementing cost savings on existing products, and providing direction as the Voice of the Customer for development and innovation projects.
• Working closely with operations to prioritize and execute efficient projects.
• Supporting paint shop launches and troubleshooting projects both internally and externally.
• Identifying key business risks, proposing mitigation measures, and uncovering opportunities to manage BASF’s risk related to current and future materials and technical advancements.
• Leading a small team and fostering the development of its members.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific or business discipline and have 5-10  years relevant expertise, or you have 8+ years relevant epertise and a college degree
• Have 5 or more years of experience in Coatings
• Bring leadership experience (Preffered)
• Possess technical acumen for understanding coatings formulations and Customer Engineering Tests
• Excel at responding to and resolving problems with a strong customer focus and analytical thinking
• Build relationships through team leadership and collaboration
• Demonstrate project management skills including communication, presentation, and meeting facilitation
• Take initiative and act with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Apply business and financial acumen effectively

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

 

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to