Project Engineer: Lead Product & Process Initiatives

axalta; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager at our Mt Clemens, MI facility to drive new product development, cost reduction, and industrialization projects. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver quality, on-time, and within cost targets, interfacing with customers and internal departments.

The role requires a strong manufacturing background, 3+ years of initiative leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing process background required.
• Minimum 3 years of leading initiatives.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication including presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium complexity and risk projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet quality, timing, and cost targets.
• Coordinate with customers to ensure requirements are met.
• Ensure prioritization and communication of project objectives.
• Utilize standardized project management tools and Axalta processes.
• Act as an ambassador of project management globally.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Axalta is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager at our Mt Clemens, MI facility to drive new product development, cost reduction, and industrialization projects. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver quality, on-time, and within cost targets, interfacing with customers and internal departments.

The role requires a strong manufacturing background, 3+ years of initiative leadership, and excellent communication skills.