Join HED as a Project Manager - Automotive or Electronics

HED is an industry leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and application of innovative vehicle controls, displays, and telematics systems for on- and off-highway vehicle OEMs. Our application development tools, and engineering services enable OEMs flexibility and easy configurability to create customized vehicle control systems.

Are you a skilled leader with a passion for innovation? We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to drive our product development initiatives. In this exciting role, you’ll lead teams in creating complex electronic assemblies that integrate hardware, embedded software, and applications for on- and off-highway deployments.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and be a part of a dynamic team, apply now and let's build the future together!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Management and Tech Leads to ensure the correct product definition and scope.
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Ensure adherence to HED’s phase-gate process and change management principles throughout the project lifecycle – from requirements setting through project launch.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and implementation of electronic assemblies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Work with both onsite development teams and offshore development partners to accomplish technical deliverables.
• Take a significant leadership role in the FMEA process within design and manufacturing.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• As necessary, travel to meet with customers at their site for project work.

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

    Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences, Engineering degree strongly preferred.

    Experience and/or Training

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in project management, preferably in the automotive or electronics industry.
• Strong understanding of hardware, software, and application development processes.
• Experience with APQP or other Quality centric product development methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to understand complex problems and summarize in a simple way to a wide audience.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project. Experience using Microsoft Azure DevOps (or similar) a strong plus.
• PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Infrequent travel to a customer’s location may be required and may include factory or test environments. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those, an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology projects.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a difference in the world and in our communities.

Sound Interesting? Apply now!

Email your resume to adankmeyer@hedcontrols.com