Project Manager

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Engineering Project Manager to oversee automation design and assembly projects. This role involves being the primary contact for clients, ensuring project quality and timelines are met, and managing budgets effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the engineering sector and possess strong customer relations skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in the automation field, and be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience managing assembly system projects over $5M.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and knowledge of SPC, FMEA methods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project performance, customer quality requirements, and budget.
• Coordinate with various divisions to ensure project success.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Relations

Automation Design

Budget Management

Microsoft 365

SPC Knowledge

FMEA Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Engineering Project Manager | New Hudson, Michigan (must live within a commutable distance)

Kelly Engineering client seeks an Engineering Project Manager to work for their clients in New Hudson, MI. The client is an industry leader in automation design and assembly for powertrains.

Role Overview

This position responds to customer needs and is their point of contact for any questions and concerns. Responsible for project performance, customer quality requirements, project schedule and budget, project team, and reporting on all aspects of project performance and progress to employer and the customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Ultimately responsible for the technical quality and commercial success of assigned projects.
• Understand customer specifications and project objectives.
• Primary customer contact for all post-sales activities from handover to completion and maintain the communication strategy as agreed with the customer.
• Establish and execute the timeline for the project per customer requirements.
• Meet and exceed set project margins. Monitor and reconcile actual project estimates.
• Adhere to the project budget, report budget issues back to Executive Management, and update Cost to Complete in the company system.
• Coordinate with various divisions (electrical, mechanical) within the company to ensure understanding of tasks.
• Address all customer concerns and requirements.
• Regularly report project progress and status to the customer and internal management.
• Manage open issues list internally and with the customer.
• Manage relations with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Participate in all meetings regarding project execution and progress.
• Manage design, manufacturing, assembly, debug, try-out, run-off, teardown, shipment, installation, start-up, and buyoff for all assigned projects.
• Deliver as-built drawings, manuals, and documentation to the customer.
• Manage customer change orders and update project budgets accordingly.
• Prepare for and lead project review meetings.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Provide presentations to stakeholders and management on project status, margin forecast, and lessons learned.
• Collect all payments from customers.

Required Education / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 8 years’ experience managing assembly system projects over US $5M as a Project Engineer or Project Manager
• Experience in automation, assembly, test equipment, design, material handling, and special machines and systems
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint); AutoCAD is a plus
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, R&M analysis methods
• Strong customer relations skills

Travel

• Approximately 20% travel to client sites

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available. OPT or H1B Visa applications are not accepted.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

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