Automation Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Provide 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 manager to define the project timeline and key benchmarks related specifically to the project.
• Develops the project definition and scope of work per the customer RFQ and quote documentation.
• Tracks all cost adders related to items that fall outside the original project scope.
• Manages project budgets Including direct labor hours on a weekly basis.
• Tracks long lead time items to ensure they are ordered in a timely manner to satisfy the overall timeline.
• 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 all meetings, including engineering kick-off meetings, design reviews & customer acceptance visits.
• Sends an updated timeline to the customer on a weekly basis.
• 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 OFFER

Alliance Automation benefits include, but not limited to:

• Hourly/Salary Wage Based on Experience
• Paid vacation
• Personal time
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability
• 401k & Company Match
• Optional remote work
• We provide our employees with a safe, clean climate-controlled work environment.