Automation Project Manager - Material Handling & AMHS

Job Juncture; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Profit sharing

401(k) with Company Match

Medical

Vision

Job summary

ProSearch Recruiting Partners, an independent franchise of MRINetwork, seeks a Project Manager to oversee full-cycle material handling automation projects. Developmental role with mentorship from senior managers, offering cross-functional collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

The successful candidate will have a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree and 3 years of hands-on project experience, with strong AutoCAD/EPLAN/MS Office skills to support layouts, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial material handling or automation project work.
• Strong understanding of AMHS system architecture and functionality.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing material handling automation projects from concept through completion.
• Support development of project layouts using AutoCAD while considering safety, quality, and functionality.
• Coordinate design and layout details with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams.
• Gather and analyze project data to guide engineering, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve issues during planning and installation phases.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and coordinate technical needs.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation throughout the life cycle and support vendor selection through bids and quotes.
• Review project specifications, RFQs, and technical documentation; monitor installation schedules.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ProSearch Recruiting Partners, an independent franchise of MRINetwork, seeks a Project Manager to oversee full-cycle material handling automation projects. Developmental role with mentorship from senior managers, offering cross-functional collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

The successful candidate will have a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree and 3 years of hands-on project experience, with strong AutoCAD/EPLAN/MS Office skills to support layouts, budgeting,