JOB SUMMARYProvide the leadership role for managing the manufacturing process and customer interaction for new projects. A Project Manager has the responsibility of taking a project from start to finish and completing all of the objectives along the way. The Project Manager is responsible for the three most important elements or components of any project: time, cost, and quality. The Project Manager acts as a representative for the customer to determine exactly what is required for success.HIGH-LEVEL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Works directly with the operations managers & production scheduler to define the project timeline and key benchmarks related specifically to the project
- Coordinates adherence to the project definition and scope of work per the customer RFQ and quote documentation
- Tracks all change requests related to items that fall outside the original project scope
- Manages project budgets including direct labor hours on a weekly basis
- Works with the accounting department to ensure invoicing is completed per the terms of the quote/P.O.
PROJECT COORDINATION
- Establishes, tracks, and maintains the open issue list related to the project.
- Works with all departments to resolve open issues in a timely manner to ensure project success.
- Facilitates Rolling Action Items List issue closure.
- Facilitates all meetings, including engineering kick-off meetings, design reviews, daily/weekly huddles & customer acceptance visits.
- Sends an updated timeline to the customer immediately when modified.
- Establishes the proper launch meeting with all assembly-level employees to guarantee the proper launch of a project to the assembly shop floor.
- Takes charge of quality assurance throughout each project.
- Ensures that all documentation is finalized and the property passed to the customer. IE: Manuals, drawing files, documentation related to sign off, etc.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 5 years' experience in a similar position
- Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or equivalent experience
- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- The Project Manager must possess a general understanding in the areas of mechanical engineering (tooling design, machining processes); electrical engineering (controls & automation) & machine building practices. The Project Manager needs a solid technical understanding to enable him to maintain all the things necessary for the project. The Project Manager must maintain a constant awareness of new and emerging technologies, keeping in mind the potential application for customers.
WHAT WE OFFERAlliance Automation benefits include, but not limited to:
- Salary/Hourly wage based on experience
- Paid vacation
- Personal time
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability
- 401k & Company Match
- Parental Leave
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- We provide our employees with a safe, clean climate-controlled work environment.