Automation Project Manager

Zobility; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Michigan is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Automation projects. The role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and team collaboration throughout design and implementation phases. Candidates should possess a mechanical engineering degree, project management experience, and familiarity with industrial automation and robotics. Strong communication skills and availability for travel are essential. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to resolve issues and manage tasks to completion.
• Ability to identify and manage areas of risk.
• Good AutoCAD experience with ability to use 3D viewers.
• Managing projects within budget and time.
• Proficient in MS Word, Office, Excel & Project.
• Ability to check and understand mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through design, manufacturing, and integration.
• Lead and work with mechanical and controls engineers.
• Concept, write, and quote after-sales change orders.
• Lead Debug, Run-off, and startup efforts at customer sites.

Skills

Issue resolution

Risk management

AutoCAD

Project management

Customer accountability

MS Office proficiency

Mechanical drawing comprehension

Strong work ethic

Intermittent travel

Team leadership

Writing customer reports

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

3 years Mechanical Engineer experience

2 additional years Project Management experience

Industrial Automation experience

Robotics experience

PLC experience

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

• As the Project Manager you will Manage Automation (Automated machining lines & machine tending applications), take responsibility for the project through the various phases of design, manufacturing, building and integration milestones for Powertrain Automation systems. Finally, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects within budget and project 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.
• Ability to balance competing interests like customer accountability and corporate goals.
• Proficient in MS Word, Office, Excel & Project
• Ability to check and understand mechanical drawings and recognize sound mechanical design.
• 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.
• (3) years Mechanical Engineer experience.
• (2) additional years Project Management experience.
• Industrial Automation (required experience)
• Robotics
• Powertrain
• PLC (required experience)

Other Skills 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).
• Required to have driving license, with clean driving record.
• Math literacy: Project managers work with cost management, budgeting, and project statistics