Project Manager (f/m/d)

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Würselen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead cross-functional teams to manage prototype development and production launches using APQP, ARAS, and IPQC. Ensure regulatory compliance, maintain documentation, track KPIs, support cost and make-or-buy decisions, and drive continuous improvement for on-time, flawless product launches.
Summary Generated by Built In

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Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership to manage multiple new prototype development projects, and also new production launches using established Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) project management practices.

  • Leads cross-functional teams of resources, drawing from other functional areas, to ensure on-time delivery and a flawless launch to production utilizing ARAS and IPQC best-practices.

  • Provides leadership to comply with, and maintains documentation in accordance with regulations, procedures, customer requirements and notified body requirements.

  • Measures, reports, and continuously improves performance metrics (KPIs) of the product development and launch process.

  • Assists in development of design standards, cost standards and pricing standards to expedite and provide input for continuous improvement of the quote process.

  • Develops accurate and timely manufacturing costs in response to customer or internal inquiries; create new work center costs as needed for cost calculations.

  • Reviews, recommends, and directs the “make or buy” decision process.

  • Maintains adherence to Company policies, safety/ergonomic standards and good housekeeping practices.

Qualifications:

  • You hold a degree in natural sciences, biomedical engineering, or a comparable qualification

  • You have at least five years of professional experience in project management – ideally with a certification (e.g., PMI, IPMA)

  • Ideally, you have initial experience with regulatory requirements for medical devices – especially regarding FDA regulations

  • You demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills as well as assertiveness

  • You work in a structured and solution-oriented manner, take responsibility, and act with a strong customer focus

  • You have excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

  • You are proficient in common project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or Confluence

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Medical Hemoteq GmbH

Skills Required

  • Degree in natural sciences, biomedical engineering, or comparable qualification
  • At least five years of professional experience in project management
  • Certification in project management (e.g., PMI, IPMA)
  • Initial experience with regulatory requirements for medical devices, especially FDA
  • Strong leadership and communication skills and assertiveness
  • Structured, solution-oriented work style, responsibility, and strong customer focus
  • Excellent German and English language skills, written and spoken
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or Confluence

Freudenberg Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freudenberg Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Freudenberg Group.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.

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The Company
HQ: Weinheim
17,448 Employees

What We Do

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products. Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion. Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg.​ Visit and follow us at www.freudenberg.com https://www.instagram.com/freudenberg.group/ www.youtube.com/FreudenbergGroup www.facebook.com/freudenberggroup *** Netiquette *** We look forward to receiving your comments and posts. On behalf of all users, we ask for constructive contributions, mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance. All contributions will be checked and we reserve the right to delete contributions. This applies in particular to unlawful content, incorrect statements, advertising for third parties, spam or slander. In addition, we reserve the right to remove comments that are otherwise inappropriate or incorrect. Contributions made by external users do not necessarily reflect Freudenberg’s opinion. Please find our data protect information here: https://www.freudenberg.com/fileadmin/downloads/english/2020-11_DataProtectionInformation_SocialMedia_EN.pdf

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