Project Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Plans, executes, oversees and directs activities concerned with all operational facets related to the success of each Engineering Project to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.

Must be highly motivated, organized and capable of multi-tasking several projects or efforts at any given time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities are divided into the following areas of functional responsibility with percentages assigned indicating the amount of time spent on each activity:

60% Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects. Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Ensure resource availability and allocation. Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

30% Develop a detailed project plan to track progress. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques. Report and escalate project challenges to management as needed.

10% Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, the Project Manager may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions:

· Prepare correspondence to keep peers and supervisors abreast of project activities and issues.

· Schedule and conduct meetings, including issuing of meeting notes and clear action items.

· Work hand-in-hand with Engineering, Business Development Managers, Sales, Business Unit Managers as well as peers in other departments, such as Manufacturing, Materials, Quality and/or Sales & Marketing.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The Project Manager must possess and demonstrate the following combination of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation (or accepted alternatives).

· Must have strong organizational and time-management skills in order to prioritize and complete competing multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Must possess good attention to detail.

· Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers, customers, and other departmental personnel in a professional and positive manner.

· Ability accurately input, manipulate and access information using moderately complex computers and software programs; with minimum software requirements being Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent).

· Ability to lead, influence and persuade relevant decision makers, throughout all levels of the organization, as well as relevant decision makers within customers’ organizations.

· Proven working experience as a project administrator in the in high tech manufacturing industry.

· Educational background, preferably in the field of manufacturing engineering or engineering.

· Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in in high tech manufacturing.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Experience: Any combination of education, training and relevant experience equivalent to a minimum of the following:

a) BS in engineering; plus 12 to 36 -months specific, technically related project management experience; or

b) Associate degree in a technically related field; plus 36 to 60-months specific, technically related project management experience;.

Safety: 85% inside, climate / noise controlled office, and 15% manufacturing environment or traveling; lifting to 50 lbs on occasion. Eye and hearing protection may be required in manufacturing areas; and additional protective clothing may be required when visiting customer sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yreka, CA 96097: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location