Program Engineering Specialist (m/f/d) - Chinese OEM

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Program Engineering Specialist (m/f/d) - Chinese OEM to join us at our facility in Wuppertal.
 

Key responsibilities:

• Act as technical spokesperson translating the ‘Voice of Customer’ into improvement initiatives and product development

• Technical contact & responsibility for Chinese OEM customers in EMEA

• Provide customer input for Product Plans

• Support customer projects (LWRs, FWRs, EPMs), prioritize project portfolio, coordinate the activities of other business functions (including Technology, Marketing, Sales, Operations and other business units) and make sure that commitments/milestones are achieved.

• Support/Lead and coordinate product quality investigations/complaints incl problem-solving and report results through SalesForce

• Provide technical guidance and consultancy on technical problems and complaints to the customer as well as the Technical Service Team in cooperation with the R&D organisation to develop rapid customer response and problem solution

• Support Program Manager during Product Approval Process so that portfolio of customer approved technologies are aligned with growth strategy

• Support product launches and technology transfer

• Support Program Manager during VMI process

• Prepare presentation, reports and reviews for external and internal stakeholders

• Support Customer Business Team

• Implement information bridge between Europe and Asia
   

Key requirements:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Engineering or another applied sciences preferred.

• The ideal candidate will have at least five years of automotive, chemical or related industry experience

• Knowledge of paint formulation and application processes

• Experience working in an R&D environment and bringing new products to market is highly preferred.

• Proven project management skills incl knowledge and expertise in the different methodologies, standards and tools.

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills with data-based decision-making capability.

• Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into product offerings / solutions.

• Strong communication and networking skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization and customers.

• Convincing, focused and structured personality.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate cross functional business teams.

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Fluent in Chinese and English

• Knowledge of the Chinese lifestyle and culture would be desirable.

• Ability to travel up to 50% in EMEA/China

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.