Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

　　The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

　　The Equipment Project Manager is responsible for the overall success of final assembly and Test equipment development that will be manufactured by the external supplier or in-house. The Equipment Project Manager function ensures that technical specification, timing, and cost are achieved through appropriate planning, control, execution, organization activities, and good leadership.

　　Task Areas

　　▪Participate in Lean check workshop meetings to define the manufacturing concept.

　　▪ Create a presentation of the manufacturing concept using the standard template "Budgetary Quotation".

　　▪ Schedule Kick-off meeting to create Internal offers (inform & clarify customer expectations and explain "Budgetary Quotation")

　　▪ Create timing and open items list (use the standard template)

　　▪ Generate folders to storage documentation and equipment timing.

　　▪ Schedule PEVP agreement meeting.

　　▪ Request samples based on the project timing.

　　▪ Schedule kick-off meeting with central areas (Mfg Lab, Logistic) and/or external suppliers.

　　▪ Schedule recurrent meetings with the customer to follow up project timing and open actions (update in Sharepoint). Send project status by email according to the standard format.

　　▪ Tracking the status of equipment& regular reporting to management

　　▪ Participate in design review for external suppliers and in-house.

　　▪ Update timing in project & open action list.

　　▪ Monitor the budget of projects or equipment.

　　▪ Monitor material reception according to timing requirement (involve logistics and confirm delivery dates to achieve equipment milestones plan)

　　▪ Follow up customer open action list for closing and complete equipment acceptance

　　▪ Schedule equipment release build at the shop floor.

　　▪ Close administrative systems and obtain project closure Approval.

　　▪ Complete and hand over lessons learned.

　　Bachelors in Engineering or a related field.

　　At least 6 years working experience in the automotive or consumer electronics industry.

　　Technical experience and introduction of test equipment and / or mechanical assembly over 4 years.

　　Minimum 2 years of experience as Equipment Project Manager, New Product Launch Manager, or similar roles with coordination responsibilities

　　Experience in machine and equipment development, dealing with mechanical design, automation and testing.

　　Product Introduction

　　Project Management

　　English B2

　　Lean Manufacturing - desirable

　　MSA / MCA Quality Tools - desirable

　　At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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