We are seeking a Physical Build Project Manager to support planning, coordination, execution, and follow-up of prototype build and test activities within automotive product development projects.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams, project managers, manufacturing engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure that physical prototype vehicles, test objects, and associated parts are delivered according to project requirements, quality standards, and timelines.

You will be responsible for coordinating physical build activities, monitoring progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment between project plans and available test objects throughout the development lifecycle.

This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, a structured way of working, and an interest in coordinating complex engineering activities in a dynamic development environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Plan, coordinate, and follow up on prototype build activities within product development projects.

• Ensure availability of physical test objects, prototype vehicles, and required parts according to project milestones.

• Coordinate activities between engineering teams, project stakeholders, and manufacturing engineering functions.

• Support project teams in securing build readiness and test object availability.

Build & Test Management

• Lead and organize physical build activities according to project requirements and schedules.

• Monitor build status and proactively identify risks, deviations, or bottlenecks.

• Ensure build activities are executed according to agreed plans and quality requirements.

• Support planning and execution of vehicle and component testing activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with:

  • Product Development Teams

  • Manufacturing Engineering

  • Prototype Build Organizations

  • Test & Verification Teams

  • Project Managers

• Facilitate communication and alignment between stakeholders throughout the build process.

• Provide regular status updates and reporting to project teams.

Follow-up & Reporting

• Track project progress, build status, and delivery performance.

• Maintain project documentation and status reporting.

• Support issue resolution and escalation when necessary.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of build planning and coordination processes.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.

Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in:

  • Project Coordination

  • Automotive Product Development

  • Manufacturing Engineering

  • Prototype Build Activities

  • Production Planning

  • Engineering Operations

• Experience working in cross-functional project environments.

Competencies

• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

• Good understanding of product development processes and engineering workflows.

• Experience working with project schedules, timelines, and status tracking.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently with general supervision.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Experience with project management and planning tools is advantageous.

• Familiarity with automotive development processes is considered a strong advantage.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes

• Structured and detail-oriented.

• Strong coordination and communication skills.

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to build strong working relationships across teams.

• Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for coordinating complex engineering activities.

• The ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining project focus.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• A commitment to delivering high-quality results and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to future vehicle development programs while gaining exposure to prototype builds, testing activities, and cross-functional project execution within a leading engineering environment.