Project Manager

Position Summary:

Manage multiple projects ranging from mid-size application systems to small upgrades from PO to successful completion. The Project Manager is responsible for completing projects on time and within budget through strong leadership. Reporting, timing, and claims management are very important aspects of the Project Managers' responsibilities. Coordinate all project activities including engineering, modular build, installation, and onsite commissioning. Flexible working hours will be required to meet the demands of the project.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Communicate closely with the customer to support the technical requirements of projects.
• Schedule and attend all required project meetings with all internal and external customers.
• Make technical decisions as to equipment function and design necessary to comply with the project contract. Coordinates the required expertise to solve technical problems.
• Review customer's process requirements and select equipment needed to meet process.
• Review all contractual customer specifications to ensure that the engineers are aware of and follow requirements.
• Prepare project status updates and budget reports as required by the Director.
• Travel to customer sites to perform pre-engineering tasks.
• Attend customer meetings and be able to make technical decisions.
• Understand fully fluid and pneumatic control circuits. Understand electrical power circuits.
• Has a high level of understanding of application principles.
• Has a high level of understanding of material supply systems and principles
• Able to read and create drawings in AutoCAD
• Review bills of materials.
• Create work orders and/or purchase requests for the manufacturing of assemblies and systems.
• Release engineering drawings.
• Develop and maintain project schedule and communicate updates and changes to project team and customer.
• Understands sealer/paint process techniques and can discuss processes with customers.
• Has a sound understanding of paint application systems
• Maintain and monitor project budgets and revenue.
• Develop invoicing schedule and coordinate invoicing activities
• Coordinate status meetings and activities with the project team and customer.
• Facilitate the resolution to the scope and technical issues.
• Coordinate contract changes.
• Coordinate installation and subcontractor activities.
• Coordinate all project activities with the customer.
• Provide weekly and monthly status and financial reports.
• Coordinate trials in labs in Southfield and Bietigheim.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, extensive hours and variable shift patterns.
• Manage personnel for all activities related to the project. This includes engineering, installation, and subcontractors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering
• Must have experience with Paint systems

• 3-5 years of experience managing $1-$15 million projects in electrostatic paint and sealer systems, robotics, and/or automation systems.
• Very knowledgeable of mechanical and electrical products relating to paint and sealer application equipment and robotic systems.

• Very capable of reading electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Knowledgeable of US codes and regulations
• Experienced with Quality systems, ie. ISO 9000, QS 9000, ISO 14001.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Projects
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to delegate to department employees as required to complete tasks on time
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to obtain a passport
• Spanish and/or German language skills would be beneficial

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with Robotic systems or paint application systems?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road