Sustaining Project Coordinator

This is how you WOW:

• Perform Project Management responsibilities on NPD projects as assigned, working with the team members to assure project success.  This management is to begin at the assigning of the New Product Development Team, and is to continue through the state of production on the last of the model variations, including the closing of the Project File and the documenting of all “Lessons Learned” activities

• Assures the correct use of applicable New Product Development tools, including QFD type activities, FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), DFMA (Design for Manufacturability), and testing

• Balances the requirements of Marketing (Business view point), Engineering (Technical view point), and Industrial Design (Customer view point), resolving conflicts between these different views when required

• Manages the project schedule, project cost, and project specifications; optimizing the production of the right product, at the right time, for the right price

• Works closely with the team members representing the various disciplines on the New Product Development teams, conducts regular team meetings, and reports team progress to management on a regular basis

• Provides project management assistance to other small projects as assigned

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

Education: 

Bachelor of Science – Mechanical/Electric Engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education.  Additional course work in Project Management, management type courses, and problem solving techniques is preferred

Experience: Two or more years experience managing technical projects and complex activities. This experience should be gained in areas of engineering or technical operations and should include a minimum of two years as a Project Manager 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to conduct team meetings by facilitating discussions, coordinating activities, and assigning tasks 

• Ability to identify project risks and provide the leadership required to resolve issues

• Skilled at making public presentations and creating concise written reports

• General technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures

• Ability to transform individual members into a highly effective team

• Skilled in building trust across all levels of the organization

• Skilled in the use of tools from the Project Management Body of Knowledge

• Skilled at collaboration with cross functional teams

• Skilled at independent and creative problem-solving 

• Internal resolve to drive assignments to completion

• Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful 

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

We offer benefits like Saving Fund, Food Coupons, Medical & Life Insurance, Performance Bonus, Home Office and Flextime according to internal policies, etc. 

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Together towards a clean world. 

Ramiro Herrera | Talent Acquisition l   

ramiro.herrera@karcher.com