Project Manager
Operations
Seguin, TX, USA
Posted on Nov 6, 2026
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead plantwide projects from initial definition through implementation and closeout.
- Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and other relevant functions.
- Track progress against scope, timing, cost, and expected outcomes; communicate status and risks clearly. Document decisions, actions, risks, and lessons learned.
- Follow up on commitments, address missed milestones, and hold project team members accountable for agreed actions.
- Identify issues early, drive problem-solving, and escalate obstacles when needed to protect project timelines.
- Take ownership of project outcomes and help resolve problems to prevent delay.
- Own and enforce process adherence and all relevant corporate/customer standards.
- Ensure change management process for both product and project modifications, identifying impact analysis and clear stakeholder communication.
- Central Point of Communication: Serve as the single source of truth for all technical and timing-related communications
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering field required.
- 5+ years of automotive industry experience with preference given to prior project management experience.
- Preferred experience in a direct customer-facing role, with demonstrated success in negotiation, relationship building, and managing complex projects.
- Technical background or the ability to understand manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced plant environment.
- Proficiency with project schedules, action tracking, and standard project-management tools (e.g. MS Project).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
Salary Classification: 10-11
We look forward to your application.
Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Your Contact
Schaeffler Motion Tech US
Ilse Gonzalez