Project Manager - Assembly Technology

Company Description

Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment. 

Why work with Bosch Rexroth? 

• Challenging Projects: We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different, and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects. 
• Amazing Colleagues: Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference. 
• Learning and Development: We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That’s why we actively promote growth and development. 
• Change the World: We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you. 
• Social & Value-Driven: We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for the future, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer. 
• Flexibility & Freedom: We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward. 
• International Opportunities: We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world. 

Job Description

Internal Resource Management & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Assemble, lead, and guide cross-functional project teams comprising Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.
• Define internal resource allocations, balance workloads across project milestones, and resolve resource conflicts.
• Foster high team accountability, transparent communication, and alignment with overall corporate and program objectives.

Manufacturing Coordination & Component Sourcing

• Partner closely with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to track component availability, supplier readiness, tooling lead times, and bill-of-materials (BOM) cost targets.
• Coordinate with plant manufacturing engineering and plant operations to ensure smooth production
• Identify bottlenecks and risks early, formulating effective mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies where appropriate.

Schedule, Milestones & Delivery Date Tracking

• Develop and maintain integrated master project schedules (WBS, Gantt charts, critical path tracking).
• Track critical path items, identify schedule variances proactively, and implement recovery plans to guarantee on-time customer delivery.

Customer Change Management & Scope Control

• Serve as the primary operational interface for engineering change requests (ECR/) submitted by external clients or internal teams.
• Evaluate the technical, financial, and schedule impacts of design and process modifications.
• Present change impact assessments to stakeholders, secure customer commercial approvals, and ensure synchronized implementation across suppliers and shop floor operations.

Quality Gate Governance & Phase Reviews

• Plan, lead, and document formal Quality Gate reviews across all project phases.
• Ensure all phase deliverable sign-offs are obtained .

Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate post-phase and post-project "Lessons Learned" workshops to identify best practices and recurring failure modes.
• Maintain a central knowledge repository and ensure insights are fed back into design guidelines, manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and future project planning.
• Participate in driving operational excellence initiatives 

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent technical field. PMP is an asset. 
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of project management experience in a discrete manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or industrial technology environment.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities under tight timelines.
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively between cross-functional teams such as shop floor operators, suppliers, executive leaders, logistics and planning and customers.

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.