Program Manager - Automation

Job Description:

Manage Automation (Automated machining lines & machine tending applications)

• Take responsibility of the project through the various phases of design, manufacturing, build and integration milestones for Powertrain Automation systems.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects within budget and project's timeline.
• Project Manager must have the following skills/experience:
• Ability to resolve issues and manage tasks to completion.
• Ability to identify and manage areas of risk in the customer's documentation/specifications, proposals & contract documents.
• Good AutoCAD experience with ability to use 3D viewers to review and understand designs.
• Managing projects within budget and time constraints.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to balance competing interests such as, customer accountability and corporate goals.
• Proficient in MS Word, Office, Excel & Project
• Ability to check and understand mechanical drawings and recognize sound mechanical design.
• (3) years Mechanical Engineer experience.
• (2) additional years Project Management experience.
• Strong work ethic (50-hour weeks)
• Intermittent travel to customers' sites
• Types of Automation Platforms experience ideally will include exposure to: Cartesian Gantry systems, Articulating Robotic & Robot rail systems, various conveyors and part conveying systems, orientation, inspection devices, Pneumatic & Servo Pick & Places devices.
• Types of Automation Technologies experience should include CNC Machine Load/Unload, Fastening, Marking, Testing & Vision.
• Ability to Lead and work closely with Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Electricians and technicians during all project phases.
• Ability to concept, write, and quote after sales change order requests (OCR).
• Ability to assist with the writing/review of machine manuals.
• Ability to write periodic customer & corporate reports.
• Ability to Lead Debug, Run-off, Installation, training, and startup efforts at customer's site
• Additional Skills: Experience working with Global teams will be considered a Plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.
• Industrial Automation (required experience)
• Robotics
• Powertrain
• PLC (required experience)

Other Sills required

• Computer Savvy (excellent MS Office or equivalent skills)
• Experience working in a diverse environment.
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s).
• Math literacy: Project managers work with cost management, budgeting, and project statistics, so they must be very comfortable with math
• Required to have driving license, with clean driving record.