via Indeed
$166K - 187K a year
Lead cross-functional teams, ensure project milestones, and manage risks for a global battery pack build project.
8+ years in automotive manufacturing project management, experience with China-based manufacturing, and fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
Primary Skills: Project Management (Expert), Manufacturing Operations (Expert), Vendor Management (Expert), Executive Communication (Expert), Mandarin Chinese (Fluent), Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: Newark, CA - Phoenix, AZ (LI-Onsite) Pay Range: $80.00 - $90.00 Per Hour #LP Job Summary: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to play a critical role in the execution of a high-profile Battery Pack Build at a vendor facility in China. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensure project alignment with program launch milestones, and maintain company's quality standards throughout the production process. They will be company's primary liaison on-site, facilitate continuous communication between all involved parties, and manage risks effectively to ensure the project's success on a global scale. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain project timelines aligned with program launch milestones. • Ensure readiness of all components, tooling, and logistics for the vendor build event. • Monitor daily production activities for adherence to quality standards and specifications. • Coordinate inbound material flow and outbound shipments, including inventory system validation. • Identify and mitigate project risks related to timing, quality, and logistics, while providing updates to leadership. Must-Have Skills: • 8+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing project management. • Experience with China-based manufacturing operations and vendor management. • Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese. Industry Experience Required: • Automotive Manufacturing, with a preference for candidates familiar with battery pack assembly and validation processes. ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
This job posting was last updated on 12/11/2025