Project Management Analyst (Prototype – Chassis)

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Job Summary: Manage chassis component projects for prototype vehicles, connecting engineering, suppliers, and deadlines in the automotive sector. Key Highlights: 1. Central role in prototype vehicle development 2. Technical and schedule management in automotive projects 3. Multifunctional interface with engineering and suppliers #### **About the Project Management Analyst (Prototype \- Chassis) Role** **Join a living ecosystem where the future of business is created and experienced every day. Be part of this transformation!** At LUZA Group, passion, perseverance, and the drive to surpass limits define our path to success. Founded in 2006, we are a Portuguese multinational with over 1\.200 talented professionals and significant annual revenue. With presence in strategic markets such as Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Brazil, Mexico, the United States, and China, we deliver innovative solutions in engineering, IT, design, consulting, Industry 4\.0, training, and recruitment. Everything we do is powered by the talent of our people. **This is a moment of growth and opportunity. The future belongs to visionary minds. Join us!** Do you want to work on vehicle development before those vehicles even exist? I have an opportunity for you to directly manage the **chassis component project for prototype vehicles**, within a major player in the automotive industry (Stellantis). Here, you won’t just monitor processes—you’ll be at the core of operations, connecting engineering, suppliers, and critical project timelines. **Responsibilities and Tasks** * Conduct technical sourcing and coordinate suppliers, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, cost targets, and project deadlines. * Serve as the technical interface between engineering, suppliers, and support departments, clarifying specifications and mitigating production and delivery risks. * Manage project schedules, plan logistics, and track deliveries to ensure parts availability within established deadlines. * Support supplier development and homologation processes for automotive components. * Perform SAP-related activities, including part registration, purchase order tracking, inventory control, and invoice processing. * Handle import logistics, risk management, and contingency planning. **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Production, or related fields) * Knowledge of **automotive chassis components** (suspension, structure, mechanical systems) * Experience in **automotive product development** (preferably prototypes or new programs) * Experience in **technical supplier management (sourcing)** * Experience in **multifunctional interface** (engineering, procurement, logistics, quality) ### **Management and Processes** * Experience in **project schedule management** * Familiarity with **automotive development workflows** (APQP, milestones, validations, etc.) ### **Tools** * Experience with **SAP** (ERD or similar): + Material master data creation + Purchase order follow\-up + Inventory control / Invoice management * Intermediate/advanced Excel skills ### **Language** * Intermediate English (minimum) for technical communication **What We Offer** * Meal Allowance; * Transportation Allowance or Fuel Allowance; * Health Insurance; * Dental Insurance; * Life Insurance; * Childcare Assistance; * Maternity and Paternity Leave; * Wellhub; * OnHappy; * Sesc; * Flexible Working Hours.