Project Manager

CMTC Creating Solutions in Recruitment; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager for their Santa Ana location. In this full-time position, you'll manage various manufacturing engineering projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring successful outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, and a strong background in the plastics industry. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, along with familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and CADCAM.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Plastics industry background required.
• Medical & Aerospace experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with Sales Team for RFQ/RFP processes.
• Establish detailed project plans for project success.
• Provide updates to cross-functional teams & executives.

Skills

IQMS

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma

CADCAM

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering

Plastics industry background

Job description

Our esteemed client has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager in a well established manufacturing environment. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner directly with Sales Team to support RFQ/RFP processes.
• Establish detailed project plans to implement a road map for project success.
• Provide regularly-scheduled written & oral updates to cross-functional teams & executives.
• Establish key stakeholder relationships to influence outcomes.
• Work with Estimator to prepare quotes.
• Prepare quotes, Bills of Material, & all molding recommendations specific to parts.
• Report activities, issues, and RFQ/RFP works in progress into the Engineering department.
• Manage an average of 12+ Manufacturing Engineering projects simultaneously & effectively.
• Leverage strong written & communication skills to influence other employees.
• Projects leadership skills cross-functionally to achieve project/company goals successfully.
• Partners with cross-functional teams, vendors & clients to ensure project success.
• Drives change management activities pertaining to company projects.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering concentration preferred
• 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Plastics industry background required
• Medical & Aerospace experience highly desirable

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• IQMS highly desirable
• Lean Manufacturing experience highly desirable
• Exposure to 5S and Six Sigma preferred
• CADCAM experience necessary
• Exceptional oral & written communication skills

Personal Characteristics

• Drives for results.
• Demonstrates flexibility & patience on a daily basis.
• Initiates, self-starts & assumes accountability/responsibility daily.
• Embraces a hands-on environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Training Requirements

• General Safety
• Quality System Awareness

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit or stand, and move about the facility.
• Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety Glasses are required.
• Work performed in a shop environment.
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise.
• Flexible work hours may be considered with prior management approval.
• Foreign & domestic travel is possible, approximately 10% of the time.

For consideration, please submit your resume to [e-mail]