Technical Product Manager will be responsible for:
Product Specification & Product Information (Full Responsibility):
- Compliance with the technical characteristics of the product (specification).
- Assistance in the preparation of the technical specification in case of segmentation (Premium, Quality, Budget).
- Provision of all necessary technical product information/documentation.
- Data and information preparation (technical) for various publications and presentations.
Product Development & Design (Full Responsibility):
- Preparation of tests, as well as support in concept development, test execution and validation (interpretation of results)
- Preparation of all relevant design documents (drawings, etc.).
- Assist with product cost optimization proposals.
Technical product release (Full responsibility):
- Monitoring and implementation of the legal requirements for the current product portfolio.
- Participation in working groups in the affiliated associations.
- Provision of all data and obtaining product approvals (homologations) in compliance with legal requirements.
- Processing and approval of manufacturing deviations
Product Quality & Market Observation (Supporting Responsibility):
- Technical support in the preparation of warranty reports for the handling of complaints.
- Technical responsibility for the ongoing product portfolio throughout the entire product life cycle PLC.
- Evaluation and analysis of competitor products.
Support for specialist departments / higher-level projects (Supporting responsibility):
- Technical support for the creation of training content.
- Support in the selection of suppliers and supplier qualification according to technical characteristics.
- Participation or management of higher-level projects.
- Technical support for packaging creation.
- Technical support and business travels to supplier audits.
- Trade fair and event support.
Portfolio Strategy (Supporting Responsibility):
- Further development of the portfolio for which we are responsible in line with the product strategy.
- Support in the identification of new and innovative product ideas and business opportunities, taking into account technological trends, customer needs and competition.
- Technical evaluation of competitor products and performance of value analyses.
Program Coverage (Supporting Responsibility):
- Prioritization of product inclusion decisions (technical criteria) according to the priority lists.
- Ensuring the processing of product applications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering
- 2 years of Technical - Product Management or Product Development or Project Management experience
- Experience with product benchmarking, supplier evaluation, technical product release, ECN approvals, and validation process
- Experience & knowledge in product launch, specification and technical release
- General Understanding of Automotive business
- Flexibility to support 25% Domestic/International Travel
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 Years Automotive Aftermarket Technical Product Management Experience
- Automotive Aftermarket and Distribution Channels knowledge and experience
- Experience with SAP
- Continentals Internal Process
- Immediate Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition & Employee Discounts
- Annual Bonus
- Employer 401(k) Match
- And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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