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PROJECT LEADER 1 (S263) 

LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA),  Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11451 | JOB GRADE: 15

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Support and execute purchasing projects across the product development, supplier transition, and change management lifecycle. Coordinate stakeholders, suppliers, milestones, and change requests while building technical and project-management capabilities. Responsible for managing assigned projects and workstreams with guidance, maintaining accurate project information, identifying risks, and supporting the successful delivery of quality, cost, delivery, and timing objectives.

 

Essential Functions:

 

  • Support projects that execute effective global category sourcing strategies.
  • Drive the productivity pipeline for assigned projects, including execution, impact tracking, and accurate timeline milestones within project-management systems.
  • Drive supplier transition project teams and coordinate internal requirements so approved supplier parts meet timing and milestone expectations.
  • Lead Technical Review to PPAP with cross-functional and supplier teams, including feasibility agreement and supplier PPAP submission and approval.
  • Establish a structured supplier touchpoint cadence to maintain visibility, alignment, and timely issue resolution.
  • Participate in effective manufacturing changeovers, including inventory bank builds, tooling transfers, and supplier PPAPs.
  • Own assigned change requests from kickoff through closure and follow up with responsible individuals to drive completion

 

Knowledge:

 

  • Knowledge of TS16949, APQP, and PPAP processes is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of engineering drawings to identify risks, opportunities, and technical requirements is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Teamcenter or comparable product lifecycle tools is a plus.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability to break down issues, evaluate options, and drive effective solutions.

 

Experience:

 

  • Years of experience 0-5 years.  
  • Minimal project management experience in purchasing, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related cross-functional environment, is preferred.
  • Internship, co-op, rotational, or early-career project experience may be considered.

 

Skills:

 

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized project management, including prioritization, risk assessment, resource and milestone management, cost awareness, and communication of key takeaways.
  • Ability to lead design and manufacturing reviews and facilitate technical dialogue with engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
  • Ability to influence peers and stakeholders while working in cross-functional teams.
  • Strong relationship building, self-motivation, organization, interpersonal communication, and written communication.

 

Education:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or a related field preferred.

 

Position Requirements: 

 

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition Programs
- Gym

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