Manufacturing Project Manager

To plan, execute, and lead processes and projects related to manufacturing of complex industry hardware. This position will be responsible for pre-manufacturing schedule, technical knowledge, as well as customer communication, and overall customer satisfaction related to manufacturing projects at the facility.

This position will provide day-to-day project leadership and work with engineering and shop personnel to meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to fully understand project requests and results needed to recommend and plan high level solutions to open ended problems, primarily related complex R&D development hardware.
• Manages the preparation of engineering drawings for manufacturing and assembly.
• Develops detailed and effective quotes by utilizing all resources internally, maintaining bill of materials, requisitioning outside quotes, and reviewing with management.
• Requisitions all essential engineered specification parts and equipment as needed.
• Develops and maintains the exact bill of materials for each project.
• Responsible for detailed and accurate contract review process of all projects assigned.
• Develops the manufacturing / assembly / test flow for each project as required. Identifies risks and develops mitigation plans.
• Responsible for status updates and effective management of all aspects of project including work performed by other departments.
• Establishes and maintains a weekly project report (S&S Reporting) including schedule and cost for all projects to keep upper management and customers updated.
• Prepares and communicates with thorough detail of all projects, including proposed solutions, to weekly department meetings.

Communicates timely with customer for all information related to the project including the schedule, any technical issues, errors or concessions, scope changes, regular periodic updates, customer supplied materials, and any control of current models, prints and QADs.

• Coordinates all resources to achieve project completion including internal manufacturing engineers, internal planning and scheduling, quality, design engineers, and machinists / technicians.
• Communicates and monitors all outside vendors related to the project to ensure management of their capability, certifications and on-site visits, purchasing on time delivery, including the procurement of raw materials and supporting hardware, design and testing.
• Monitor or measure manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements or improve quality.
• Focused on future customer needs and initiates potential product development projects to gain competitive advantage.
• Develops and implements all work instructions for cost effective and productive manufacturing.
• Plans ahead and ensures all tooling, fixturing, and supportive manufacturing resources are aligned for on time delivery of the project.
• Proactively tracks and monitors profitability of all projects by utilizing Epicor reporting of labor hours, material costs, etc.
• Immediately elevates to department manager any necessary scope changes or cost change requests to the customer.
• Manages and resolves promptly all aspects of outside orders on projects, such as vendor / material delays, and technical issues.
• Keeps track of lessons learned on QMS Lessons Learned log and shares with team members for continual improvement.
• Supports a continuous learning attitude for relevant technical knowledge. Knowledge comes from internal and external training sessions, experience, and tests carried out on certain projects.
• Participate and complete all mandatory overtime, as scheduled.
• Adheres to all company rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Aerodyn management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 5+ years prior engineering and industry experience preferred
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions
• Familiarity with Epicor or similar ERP systems is preferred
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)
• Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills
• Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and be comfortable operating independently as well as within a team environment
• Must be customer-focused and able to work with customers and understand / respond to their needs
• Must demonstrate the ability to act in a professional manner no matter the circumstance

Physical Requirements

Activity Continuous Frequently Occasionally None

Climbing Stairs / Ladders X

Bending / Stooping X

Standing X

Walking X

Sitting X

Working Around Machinery X

Reaching Above the Waist X

Operating Equipment X

Pushing / Pulling X

Carrying / Lifting

Carrying / Lifting

Carrying / Lifting

Kneeling X

Repetitive Motion X

Operate Motor Vehicle X

Fine Finger and Hand Dexterity X

Grasping X

Skills Matrix Requirements & Levels

To plan, coordinate and execute projects specifically relating to engineering designs, improve production, procedures, quality assurance and techniques;

formulate, install, and enforce good manufacturing practices by performing the following duties.

Aerodyn is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Aerodyn are always looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals who want to challenge themselves in an exciting and evolving company.

We offer extensive training and exposure to leading technologies across multiple sites, you will have the opportunity to grow and expand your skill set.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity with a growing global organization, send us your CV and cover letter.

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