Product & Engineering Manager – Auto OEM

Role Overview

• Work closely with the Auto OEM & Tiers Sales and OEM Coatings Customer Teams to support the growth and market penetration of PPG Product Portfolio
• Coordinate global technology and color support activities across Powder, SPS, A&S, EV, and DCS initiatives in collaboration with OEM and Tier teams
• Provide product and technical support for APAD, Wheel Underbody, and Ride Performance product lines
• Support the implementation of established PPO and pricing policies to ensure that the profitability of the product line meets the plan
• Communicate customer needs and expectations for new business awards to the launch coordinator and execute pre-launch activities in 'Secure Launch' for successful product/technology introduction
• Provide clear market feedback to Commercial Sales, Business Development, Technical & Strategic Marketing groups to ensure that future product and service development projects are prioritized and are consistent with the voice of the customer
• Establish and maintain the necessary relationships with customers to ensure long-term growth and profitability
• Initiate and direct projects/programs and introduce new PPG products with Customer's Engineering Groups which benefit PPG's business and strategic technical position using value selling tools
• Obtain customer engineering approval of PPG products through coordination with Customer engineering group and PPG technical group including annual MY(model year) color approvals
• Assist with coordinating global color and technology support activities with the OEM teams when requested

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences discipline
• Chemistry, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree would be advantageous
• 8 or more years of experience with coatings materials and application knowledge
• Familiarity with broad coating layers as well as substrates
• Proven leadership and communication capabilities required to effectively manage complex and dynamic situations
• Demonstrated strengths in anticipating and analyzing market conditions and trends
• Microsoft Suite proficiency including Salesforce and Microsoft Project
• Familiarity using different CRM or ERP software
• Power BI experience

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Life
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability/Leave
• Other Voluntary benefit offerings