Program Manager

Titan Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead the project management for custom automation equipment, including assembly lines and machine builds. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of project management experience in automotive manufacturing or industrial automation.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, track project performance, and communicate with customers throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, or machine tool environments.
• Experience managing custom machinery, assembly systems, or test equipment programs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for custom automation equipment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Track project performance against schedule, budget, and scope.

Skills

Project management

Automotive manufacturing processes

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Burke Porter, An Ascential Technologies Company
Shelby Township, MI 48315, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project management for custom automation equipment, including assembly lines, test systems, and machine builds
• Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and deliverables
• Define project milestones and ensure alignment with internal teams and customer expectations
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate with Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls), Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution
• Facilitate regular project meetings, including design reviews, progress updates, and risk assessments
• Drive accountability across teams to meet project timelines and deliverables

Monitoring & Problem Solving

• Track project performance against schedule, budget, and scope
• Identify potential risks, bottlenecks, or delays, and implement corrective actions
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of technical, production, or supplier-related issues
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate project status, key milestones, risks, and changes to customers and internal leadership
• Manage customer expectations and ensure final deliverables meet contractual and quality requirements
• Support customer visits, system run-offs, and final acceptance activities
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation and contingency plans
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements
• Monitor project changes and manage scope creep through formal change control processes

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of project management experience in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, or machine tool environments
• Experience managing custom machinery, assembly systems, or test equipment programs strongly preferred

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, automation systems, and production environments
• Proven experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk
• Familiarity with engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls) and manufacturing processes

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