What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Eckhart?
PROGRAM MANAGER
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Updated: 06.01.2021
Working at Eckhart is an opportunity to directly impact the future of American manufacturing. We strive to improve the lives of the men and women who partner with us by developing and integrating custom engineered manufacturing solutions that enhance life and contribute to improved safety, efficiency, and product quality for our customers.
Eckhart invests in people because we believe it is our people who differentiate our solutions and our company from our competitors. For over 60 years our company has committed dedicated creative minds to conceptualize and design custom manufacturing solutions for industry. Our customers span automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial machinery, commercial construction, household appliances, and farm machinery & heavy trucks. We thrive solving our customers’ most difficult problems and find satisfaction when customers receive safe and efficient turn-key solutions from our team.
Description
Our design team works with the largest companies in the world to transform how things are made. Having a passion for examining “the way it’s always been done” and seeking out a new and better way is a leadership trait we value. Program Managers are responsible for managing customer requirements/expectations regarding quality, cost, and delivery. This individual will lead a team of project engineers, designers and detailers to apply sound engineering practices to design industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling. The individual must possess and apply working knowledge of solid modeling, layout drawings, functional specifications, and engineering standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage customer scope of work to ensure all contractual terms and conditions are met
- Establish/maintain all project timing, financial aspects and key milestones within the ERP system
- Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support customer expectations
- Develop, maintain and deliver progress reports
- Monitor and manage customer requirements, quality, cost and timing elements of assigned projects
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and create contingency/recovery plans
- Demonstrate professionalism in all activities and provide efficient service to internal and external customers
- Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers both orally and written
- Must be able to travel within the continental US
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Excellent business management, financial management, and developmental skills
- Must possess leadership qualities
- Technically competent with various 3D modeling software programs (NX, Solidworks, Autocad)
- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
- Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies
- Must possess strong planning and organizational skills
- Must have strong presentation skills and a boardroom presence
- Must be able to bring project to successful completion
- Must be able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Education and/or Experience:
A four year degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), manufacturing technologies or a related field is preferred; minimum two years is required. At least three years of engineering related experience. At least two years of experience managing multiple projects. Prefer at least three years of 3D solid modeling experience using programs such as Unigraphics, Solidworks, Catia, Creo and AutoCAD. Prefer strong manufacturing experience. Five years of project management experience will be considered in leu of education.
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