Project Manager

Mazak Corporation; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazak Corporation is seeking a Project Manager at the National Technology Center in Florence, KY. This role oversees post-sales activities for machines and accessories, coordinating engineering, sales, installation, and after-sales support to ensure customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project management or machine tools, with strong organization and communication skills. A two-year degree is required; a four-year technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree with 5+ years in machine tool or project management.
• Four-year technical degree is preferred.
• PMP/PRINCE II certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with end users, vendors, and suppliers to assist in developing technical specs for operations or projects.
• Prepare engineering requests and initiate vendor inquiries for quotations.
• Assist sales and engineering teams in developing and preparing technical documentation for projects.
• Perform specification reviews to support existing or pending projects.
• Travel to meet end users and vendors to support projects.
• Prepare and maintain project timelines.
• Assist in scheduling service support and training activities.

Skills

Project Management

CNC Machine Tools

Organizational Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

PMP/PRINCE II

Education

Two-year degree

Four-year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Mazak Project Managers orchestrate all post sales order activities for machines and the accessories, including automation components, purchased with the equipment, through assembly, post assembly acceptance, shipment, installation, final acceptance at customers facility, and any follow up issues to be performed afterward. Project Engineering / Management is an adjunct of Mazak Sales Engineering Department. This position works out the National Technology Center located in Florence, KY.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Communicate with end users, vendors, and associated suppliers to assist in the development of technical specifications / concepts for existing or pending operations / projects.
• Prepare engineering requests and initiate inquiries to vendors for existing or pending quotation purposes.
• Assist sales and engineering teams in the development and preparation of technical documentation for existing or pending projects.
• Perform specification reviews / responses in support of existing or pending projects.
• Travel to meet with end users / vendors / and support entities when needed in support of existing or pending projects.
• Prepares and maintain project timelines.
• Assists in the scheduling of service support and training activities.

Singular Activities

• Organization
• Planning
• Coordination
• Communication
• Problem Solving / Resolution
• Documentation
• Reporting

Education / Certification

• A two-year degree with 5+ in related role with machine tool or project management experience is required.
• A four-year technical degree is preferred.

Skills

• Proven working experience as a Project Manager
• CNC Machine tool knowledge is highly desirable
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Client facing and internal communication skills are a must
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus

EOE, including disability/vets

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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