Lead Project Engineer

TPI Global Solutions; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motor vehicle manufacturing is seeking a Mid-Senior level Project Manager to oversee translation teams and manage office trailer operations. The role requires strong vendor management skills and experience in project utilization. Candidates should possess a technical degree or equivalent experience and be prepared for overtime and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of 20+ members.
• Detailed schedule creation and project utilization.
• Vendor management including budgeting and invoice payments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of contract-based translators.
• Handle all related items for the office trailer location.
• Plan and implement office location improvements.

Skills

Vendor Management

Project Utilization

AutoCAD

Education

2-year associate's or technical degree

5+ years equivalent experience

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Job Description

This position involves two distinct roles within Battery PE:

Role 1

• Manage a team of contract-based translators, ensuring the deployment of translation resources across the battery PE teams.
• Ensure a clear systemic approach and visualization of translator resources, escalating concerns for resolution.
• Interface with translator companies, ensuring on-time purchase order issuance and invoice payments.

Role 2

• Manage the Client (PE) office trailer location, handling all related items to the function and maintenance of the office location.
• Manage all related vendors, including office trailer rental, restroom rental and maintenance, power equipment rental, and maintenance.
• Vendor sourcing and interface for all related items.
• Audit, verify, and take action for all office trailer-related items.
• Plan and implement office location improvements and future temporary office locations with executive approval.
• Analyze issues within office management and develop standard approaches to office location management.

Requirements

• 2-year associate's or technical degree with experience in a construction or technical environment, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• Experience in detailed schedule creation and project utilization.
• Vendor management experience, including budgeting and invoice payments (Ariba/SAP experience a plus).
• Experience managing a team of 20+ members.
• AutoCAD skills, including reading, interpreting, and modifying 2D drawings, are a plus.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed (approx. 30% OT), including on-call emergency response.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Project Management and Engineering
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and general Manufacturing