Project Manager Warranty

Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.

As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.

Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

Project Manager Warranty

Responsibilities:

Are you ready to join our journey towards a low carbon future for marine applications? We are looking for a project manager who can contribute to drive our warranty projects (engine modifications during warranty period).

• Lead and manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) projects including the leading of interdisciplinary project teams
• Take over the role to be the customer first contact, ensuring customer satisfaction through open and proactive communication
• Assist with warranty related inspections and troubleshooting onboard the vessel, as well as support with any modifications, if required
• Cooperate ongoing warranty claims with global and local warranty team
• Provide remote troubleshooting & technical support to the ship-owner for warranty cases together with WinGD specialists
• Specify appropriate system components, calculate component quantities, and create detailed bills-of material for material and labour cost estimate
• Manage changes in the project. Level-appropriate escalation and organization of immediate measures in case of deviations
• Establish a professional reporting towards customer and WinGD internal including regular follow up meetings
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks, and ensure that all possible scenarios have been given relevant consideration
• Collaborate to budget overall costs and define the required risk management strategy

Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced project manager with knowledge of the shipping industry and marine applications and regulations paired with a good understanding of the engineering process for marine engine development.

• University degree in (Mechanical) Engineering
• 5-8 years of fundamental experience in project management
• PMP (PMI) Project Management Professional) certificate or equivalent is a plus
• Experience in marine business related professions of advantage (superintendent, logistics, yard, C/Engineer)
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Passion for results achievement
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within diverse teams with a pragmatic attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and manage conflict resolution if needed.

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities