
Application Engineer
ZF Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Shanghai • China
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About the role
- Lead business development by providing proposal and project expertise for new opportunities, close collaborate with sales and portfolio to drive the new business.
- Lead end-to-end project from award through post SOP+3 months, ensuring compliance with GDPEP process and timely management reporting with appropriate escalation protocols.
- Technical deliverables, timeline adherence, and resource coordination for development phases.
- Integration of all functions (R&D, Production, Quality, etc.) to align with project milestones.
- Monitor and control ERD/Capex/BOM costs, driving functional teams to maintain financial KPIs against baseline targets.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration, resolving interface issues and promoting teamwork across departments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., VAVE targets) across all project phases.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business or equivalent experience.
- 5-10 years in automotive industry (3+ years in PM role), with ADAS/autonomous systems experience preferred.
- Exceptional communication (oral/written English) and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.).
- Agile/Waterfall methodology expertise; PMP certification advantageous; With Engineering background preferred.
Benefits
- Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures.
- Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.
- Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems.
- Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
- Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF.
- Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementfinancial KPIsresource coordinationcompliancecontinuous improvementADASautonomous systemsanalytical abilitiestimeline adherenceproposal expertise
Soft Skills
communicationstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationteamworkproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsescalation protocolsinitiative
Certifications
PMP certification