Manufacturing Project Manager: High-Reliability Systems

Gavial AB; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. in Santa Maria, CA seeks a Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate projects from inception to delivery. The role involves preparing roadmaps, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.

Responsibilities include evaluating proposals, reviewing contracts, managing schedules, and overseeing supplier performance. A manufacturing background, with lean or Six Sigma familiarity, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Relations, or related field with PM experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing; electronic manufacturing a plus.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, purchasing and cost estimating.
• Prior experience with quality management systems; Six Sigma/Lean a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate RFPs and input labor, staffing, timeframe, materials and resources.
• Review contracts and POs for technical, financial and schedule impact.
• Determine time frames, funding, staffing and resources per phase.
• Generate and maintain the project roadmap, BOMs and work orders.
• Staff project phases in collaboration with internal managers.
• Coordinate with the project team and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier relationships, negotiate terms and source new suppliers.
• Direct and coordinate project personnel to meet schedule and budget.
• Prepare status reports and adjust plans as required.
• Coordinate activities to meet governmental and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

MS Office

Reading engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Technical/2-year degree with extensive PM experience

Tools

ERP software

Contact management systems

Inventory software

Job description

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. in Santa Maria, CA seeks a Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate projects from inception to delivery. The role involves preparing roadmaps, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.

Responsibilities include evaluating proposals, reviewing contracts, managing schedules, and overseeing supplier performance. A manufacturing background, with lean or Six Sigma familiarity, is preferred.