Product Specialist- Automotive

Ready to Drive the Future?

Join the Bertrandt Group, a global leader in innovation, working on cutting-edge projects in ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support. We transform complex challenges into sustainable, connected solutions.

With over 14,500 colleagues across more than 50 locations worldwide, Bertrandt US leverages deep expertise in Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales. Join us in shaping the future of mobility today.

Role Summary:

• Manage all aspects of project progress for assigned vehicles.
• Coordinate with involved departments to prepare milestones according to the product development process.
• Analyze deviations and develop countermeasures collaboratively with the cross-functional team.
• Implement decisions from product committees to meet cost, timing, and quality objectives.
• Balance project considerations by challenging departments and preparing evaluation reports for product committees regarding timing, costs, customer needs, competition, and quality.

Role Responsibilities:

• Steer and monitor all tasks aligned with OEM PEP in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Initiate cross-functional teams to achieve milestones per OEM PEP.
• Drive progress, involve departments, and prepare decision papers considering technical, commercial, quality, market, and competitive factors.
• Participate actively in Product Teams to support decision-making and ensure timeliness and quality of input.
• Present key points to corporate committees.
• Prepare briefings for top management.
• Gather and analyze competitor information from all available sources.
• Execute assigned tasks and projects efficiently.

Specialized Skills:

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Expertise in R&D, production, logistics, quality assurance, purchasing, finance, or sales.
• Knowledge of automotive retail operations, industry trends, manufacturing.
• Experience or qualification in product or project management.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Effective communication skills across diverse cultures within a global company, including factories, corporate, field, and dealerships.

Years of Experience:

• 3-5 years in automotive or related industries.
• Over 3 years in automotive product or project management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Engineering), Business, or equivalent.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with German OEMs.
• German or Spanish language proficiency.

Benefits:

• Salary range: $58,240 - $105,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision.
• Employer-paid STD, LTD, Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays.
• Creative and friendly work environment encouraging innovation.

EEO Statement:

Bertrandt US is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics under applicable laws.