The Project Manager – Industrialization is responsible for planning, managing, and successfully implementing machinery and industrialization projects involving a range of manufacturing, measurement, and testing technologies. These projects include new equipment acquisition, product integration, equipment modification and optimization, relocation, and decommissioning. The role is accountable for meeting quality, schedule, and cost targets from the machinery project kickoff onward. The Project Manager coordinates with machine and plant engineering, manufacturing planning, and production, and serves as the primary point of contact for machinery suppliers during industrialization.

• Supports the development of manufacturing concepts, investment and cost estimates, and performance data (cycle time, including MTM; OEE; and operator requirements) for new projects, changes, make-or-buy evaluations, and ratio/optimization projects (Manufacturing Concept / GMCM, AEMA).
• Leads machinery projects from kickoff through final acceptance, including project organization, project team leadership, regular meetings, maintenance of the project logbook, and scheduling (in accordance with the process framework; PWorx).
• Prepares machinery specifications and ensure alignment with development, engineering, and production.
• Evaluates machinery suppliers, coordinate quotation reviews, and support supplier selection decisions (ME Global Purchasing Council).
• Plans, coordinates, and executes commissioning, trial production runs, preliminary and final acceptance activities, and performance tests. Ensures that acceptance conditions are met and reference measurement equipment is available (acceptance process in accordance with BOP-05175).
• Manages changes and their implementation in accordance with the change management process

Core Processes / Deliverables

• Maintains the machinery specification document (FS-07990), project schedules (PWorx), machinery budget (V_ist, PMD), acceptance reports (FS-03285/PWorx), and project logbook (preferably in PWorx).
• Ensures compliance with quality requirements (e.g., VDA/SQS, PFMEA, EPP where required).
• Supports production ramp-up management and ensure a structured handover to the plant, including monitoring KPIs and initiating optimization measures during ramp-up.

Supporting Processes

• Provides second-level support and training for plants during commissioning and production ramp-up.
• Provides third-level support during ongoing production.
• Conducts and documents project reviews.
• Participates in standardization and optimization projects (retrofits, upgrades, standard interfaces).

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred; equivalent training and experience may be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant Manufacturing Engineering processes, methods, and standards.
• Understanding of production processes, industrialization, manufacturing equipment, manufacturing technologies, and production-related workflows.

• Knowledge of quality, cost, schedule, and process KPIs and their role in supporting reliable production processes.

• Experience in analyzing, optimizing, and standardizing technical or organizational processes.

• Proficiency in the relevant IT systems, engineering tools, documentation systems, and digital tools used in the role.

• Knowledge of project management, problem-solving methodologies, and structured action tracking.
• Basic understanding of business and financial principles within the area of responsibility.

• Good written and spoken English skills; German language skills are a plus.

• Willingness to continuously expand expertise and actively apply new technologies, methods, and standards.

• Entrepreneurial thinking and behavior within assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Resilience, commitment, flexibility, and assertiveness in a dynamic, technical, and project-oriented environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills when working with supervisors, colleagues, project stakeholders, plants, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams across different functions, locations, and cultures.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 30%).

• Adherence to applicable compliance, occupational safety, quality, and data protection requirements, as well as company policies.
• Careful handling of confidential information, technical data, and proprietary company knowledge.
• Willingness to actively support change initiatives and adopt new ways of working, systems, and standards.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

• A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted BILSTEIN products.

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