Project Manager

Clinton Machine, Inc.; Ovid Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Pension Plan

Company paid Life Insurance

$2500/Year Continuing Education Credit

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation Plan

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Michigan seeks a Project Manager to lead million-dollar projects from design to completion and customer acceptance. The ideal candidate will manage the entire project lifecycle, serve as a customer liaison, and maintain strict budget controls. Strong project management and technical skills, along with a B.S. in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, are required. Join a dynamic team providing cutting-edge solutions in the metal processing industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy industrial automation or capital equipment.
• Proficiency in MS Project or equivalent PM software.
• Ability to travel up to 30-40% of time to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire life cycle of manufacturing Automated Equipment Solutions.
• Act as key customer liaison and provide project updates.
• Oversee fabrication, assembly & systems control.
• Oversee shop floor build, materials, and long-lead items.
• Manage budget to protect margins and schedule.
• Lead FAT/SAT processes with customers and site teams.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Liaison

Documentation

Budget Management

Risk Mitigation

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)

Tools

MS Project

SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity Clinton Machine is a global leader in providing innovative automation solutions for the metal processing industries. We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the execution of million dollar "Engineer-to-Order" projects—from initial design, through manufacturing build, to on-site commissioning and final acceptance at customers. Clinton Machine Inc. is an Inductotherm Group company. Clinton Machine is a high-technology manufacturer with over 60 years of machine building expertise in Automated Work Centers, Robotics & Material Handling Systems. We work closely with customers serving the Automotive, Induction Heating, Bar & Tube and Forging Industries. We offer an exciting, diversified product mix that provides engineering challenges and creative solutions as a dynamic team of people. Due to the growth of our company, we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the Project Manager - Customer Liaison position.

What You Will Do

As a Project Manager, you are the "CEO of projects". You will be responsible for managing the entire life cycle of manufacturing Automated Equipment Solutions & Material Handling systems.

• Customer Liaison: act as the key customer liaison for the company and provide weekly status reports, updated Gantt charts, and photo/video progress updates to keep the customer informed. Negotiate difficult conversations regarding changes, lead times, technical constraints, or site delays with full transparency and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Document Control: Maintain records of all project documentation (e.g., conversations, emails, Teams meetings, customer approvals, engineering design changes).
• Project Launch Coordinator: Facilitate internal kickoff meetings to align Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineering teams with the customer’s required specifications & equipment design criteria.
• Manage the Build: Oversee fabrication, assembly & systems control on the shop floor, working closely with purchasing to ensure materials & long-lead items (PLCs, gearboxes, robotics) arrive on schedule.
• Guard the Budget: Rigorously manage project costs to maintain margins, address change orders, or additions impacting project cost/delivery due to scope creep.
• Drive Acceptance: Lead customers through the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) on our floor and manage on-site Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) during final installation and commissioning.
• Mitigate Risk: Identify potential problems or bottlenecks in the supply chain or technical design issues before they drive costs or impact critical schedules.

Technical Skills

• Software: Proficiency in MS Project or equivalent PM software; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, JobBoss, etc.) and CAD viewers (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of PLC logic (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), robotics (FANUC/ABB), and safety standards (OSHA/RIA).
• Contractual Acumen: Ability to read and interpret complex technical contracts and legal terms.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or a technical field with equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy industrial automation or capital equipment.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to "speak the language" of Mechanical Designers and PLC programmers. Knowledgeable in reading CAD layouts and electrical schematics.

Relationship Builder: Capability to develop strong working relationships with customers, and the ability to collaborate & unify with peers to accomplish successful projects.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 30-40% of time to customer sites for project line-ups, customer reviews, and final commissioning and project acceptance.

Wages & Benefits

Compensation commensurate with candidate’s skill level & experience.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available.
• 401k Pension Plan.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• $2500/Year Continuing Education Credit.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• Vacation Plan Commensurate with years worked.

How To Apply

Interested candidates please submit your resume and a brief project portfolio (or list of major equipment projects managed) to: [e-mail]

About Clinton Machine, Inc.

Clinton Machine is an innovative supplier of Automated Equipment & Material Handling systems for various component manufacturers. The company has been in business for over fifty-six years and was acquired in 2012 as a division of the Inductotherm Group, with over forty divisions located throughout the world. The company specializes in the design & build of custom automated equipment, robotic work cells and material handling systems. Our equipment serves Automotive & Transportation, Oil & Gas, Steel Bar Processing, Tube Manufacturing and Billet Forging industries. See our website for more information. We offer a diverse and interesting environment with creative problem-solving, innovative solutions, and new technology advancements to serve our customer’s manufacturing needs. We are a small business with a great team of individuals. If this sounds like you, we would like to learn more about you and your interest in working with us.