Project Team Member - Automotive Plastic Parts

About the role

Farplas, a global automotive supplier of parts, equipment and services to manufacturers such as Toyota, Renault, Hyundai, Ford, Tofaş-Fiat and Togg, is looking for a Project Team Member. The role covers the transition phase of plastic parts, after supplier selection has been completed, until mass production. It works in line with customer targets, customer requests, company goals, project budget and company strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out project management according to the procedures of the Project Management process and the EFT preparation procedures of the Sales and Marketing process.
• Create a project plan, prepare and present project reports, and ensure the smooth running of the process.
• Lead the trial team, solve problems, take part in client meetings and present the product file to the client.
• Monitor the commercial impact of changes, anticipate and report potential disruptions, and prepare data on additional budget needs (excluding overhead) for the Sales & Marketing department.
• Ensure compliance with the budget, organize customer meetings, build the customer product file, and submit project follow-up reports.
• Keep communication between the customer and the project team flowing and give guidance and warnings.
• Prepare data for projects whose approval processes are complete and support the Project Team Manager in customer representation during the new product launch phase.
• Organize the project team so that mass production is ready by the end of the SOP + 3 month phase, and complete the customer and internal approvals on time.

Required profile

• University graduate in an engineering program.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management in the automotive industry.
• Good command of English or German.
• No restrictions for international travel.
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Asian side of Istanbul or the Kocaeli region.

Required skills

• Planning, prioritization, organization and communication.
• Problem-solving and teamwork.
• Customer and results-oriented thinking.

The recruitment process includes application, competency-based interview, assessment tools, reference check and final steps leading to an offer.