Project Manager

Axis Automation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Axis Automation is seeking a career-oriented Project Manager to lead automation projects from kickoff to closure, ensuring schedule, cost, and scope objectives are met. The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, and travel up to 20% of the time.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent project management experience, with 4+ years in automation or engineering services and 2+ years in project management with budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or significant experience managing engineering projects.
• 4+ years of automation or engineering services experience.
• 2+ years of project management with budget responsibility.
• Experience with tool design and welding applications preferred.
• Understanding of project management best practices and processes.
• Financial and analytical aptitude.
• Highly organized with ability to balance multiple tasks.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–20% annually.

Responsibilities

• Follow active equipment projects from customer order through completion.
• Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet customer, quality and cost goals.
• Review project requirements and identify scope changes.
• Coordinate resources to meet milestones and engage cross functional teams.
• Interact with Engineering, Supply Chain, PM and Manufacturing to solicit input for proposals.
• Lead, coach and motivate project team members.
• Prepare and communicate project status meetings and escalate critical issues.
• Manage customer relationships and requests in real time across Axis departments.
• Support other company-wide projects as needed and develop PM tools/best practices.
• Complete lessons learned evaluations to improve future projects.
• Travel to milestones, meet customers and support proposals.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Budget management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field

Job description

Axis Automation is looking for a career-oriented Project Manager to join a dynamic, tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations. We're a company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!

Position Description: The Project Manager is responsible for execution of automation projects from award kickoff through closure, with significant responsibilities including customer support, performance relative to schedule and cost objectives, and scope tracking. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Follow active equipment projects from customer order through completion
• Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet customer, quality and cost goals
• Ability to review project requirements and identify scope changes
• Execute to various customer milestones and coordinate all relevant necessary resources
• Interact with suppliers and cross functional team members from Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management and Manufacturing to solicit input establishing project proposals
• Lead, coach and motivate project team members on a proactive basis
• Preparation and communication of project status meetings and escalation of critical issues.
• Professional management of customer relationship and requests
• Real-time communication with Axis departments on project developments
• Assist in supporting other company-wide projects and departments as needed
• Develop tools and best practices for project management and execution
• Complete “lessons learned” evaluations to help improve on future projects
• Travel to support project milestones, meet customers, and support occasional proposal activities
• Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide us in every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or significant experience directly managing engineering-based projects
• 4+ years of experience in automation or engineering services industry
• 2+ years of experience in Project Management with budget responsibility
• Experience with tool design and welding applications preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of Project Management best practices and processes
• Financial and analytical aptitude
• Ability to stay highly organized and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
• Risk management and proactive mitigation planning
• Willingness to travel up to 10% - 20% annually

Estimated Total Compensation:

$100,000 - $125,000 per year

Benefits:

Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period.