Project Manager

Job Description : Project Manager

Reporting to : Director of Project Management

Company Overview :

System Integrator specializing in Assembly and Joining automation equipment.

We provide custom Turn-Key automation equipment from our facility in the Detroit metro area and service Tier 1 automotive suppliers throughout North America, Canada and Mexico.

We pride ourselves on employing the best and most talented professionals in the industry.

Our growing team consists of engineers and project managers with extensive experience, and we are looking to find the next key individual to join our organization and add to our talent pool.

Guiding Principles & Core Beliefs

We have a Passion for Innovation and Invention

This passion is our motivation to provide our Customers with solutions that are the Benchmark of the Industry.

Integrity is Who we are, What we do and How we Operate

• Ethical Business Conduct is the basic foundation of our Organization
• We do the right thing even when no one is watching

We strive to create a Workplace where Employees can and want to contribute their Very Best

• Our employees’ diverse Talent, Initiative, Leadership and Creativity are keys to our success
• We Motivate & Empower our employees to adopt Extreme Ownership

We believe in Accountability

• We hold each other accountable through supportive actions
• We uphold our responsibility towards our Customers by sharing a vested interest in their Success
• We recognize our Social responsibilities towards the Communities in which we operate, and we strive to participate by providing Opportunities, Support and Engagement

Position Description :

We are in need of an accomplished Project Manager who would take project ownership from quote hand-off to project closure, responsible for all related activities performed by multi-disciplined cross functional teams.

Primary Responsibilities :

• This position is responsible for planning, tracking and delivering projects based upon predetermined timing and budget to ensure customer satisfaction
• The Project Manager will lead a team of associates to deliver a project based both upon internal and external metrics.
• As the customer’s main point of contact, the project manager will spend most of their time communicating and facilitating the design and build process and ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain the project schedule using Microsoft Project and hold regular project meetings to monitor progress and identify any action items needed to maintain the project schedule.
• Initiate and develop open issues matrix.
• Track and route material purchased for the project to insure efficient procurement.

Lead Design Reviews internally and with the customer

• Work with Mechanical and Controls Design to implement cost effective construction techniques.
• Work with the Builders on the floor to resolve any open issues.
• Influence manufacturing decisions that affect project completion or project budget.
• Assure that the project is properly staffed and that the timely flow of information between all parties is maintained.

Education / Skills / Required Experience

• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year College
• 4+ years of experience in Industrial or Automotive industry
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Strong Microsoft Office and Project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills through communication, presentation and negotiation
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Experience within Body in White manufacturing
• Experience with Spot or Wig Welding (desired not essential)
• Mechanically biased

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Compensation package :

Bonus opportunities

Work Location : Hybrid Company Site / Customer Site / Remote