Project Manager

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

401(k) Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. in Wixom, MI is seeking a Project Manager to oversee machine tool projects from order through installation, training and sign-off.

The role requires strong planning, leadership, and cross‑functional communication to deliver projects on time and within budget, with opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee machine tool projects from order creation through installation and sign-off.
• Create and maintain project schedules and timelines.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Communicate status updates to customers and internal teams weekly.
• Ensure projects stay on scope and within budget.

Skills

Organizational

Communication

Interdepartmental coordination

Customer focus

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations/PM or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Methods Machine Tools supplies high-quality, high-precision machine tools and automation solutions, and designs integrated custom machining processes and systems. Headquartered in Sudbury, Mass., and in operation since 1958, Methods provides an end-to-end portfolio of best-in-class products, engineering, service, parts, training, and integration. Methods has more than 300 employees, seven technology centers, one high precision machining center, and has installed in excess of 45,000 machines throughout North America.

The following position is available at our location in Wixom, MI.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for an organized and results-oriented Project Manager to oversee projects from conception to completion. The Project Manager will coordinate with teams, manage resources, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will be skilled in project planning, team leadership, and stakeholder communication, with a strong ability to navigate challenges and drive project success.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, Education Assistance, 401(k) Plan, and great opportunity for career growth.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all machine tool projects from order creation through installation, training and sign-off
• Create project schedules for the customer.
• Track and coordinate order progress, from initial P.O. to receipt.
• Collaborate, Negotiate, and Elevate to resolve conflict and hold timelines
• Track and coordinate with Corp Production
• Track and coordinate with 3rd Party Suppliers
• Track and coordinate with MMT- MI Production
• Track and coordinate with Service and Engineering
• Direct and ensure timely sign-off and closure of project
• Work with Production daily on build schedule progress; and address issues immediately
• Confirm that options are ordered, and delivery dates are consistent with production schedule
• Work with Production on ideas that can help innovate or better build as well as trying to standardize how we build the machine.
• Create ship book for customer on Turnkey projects.
• Customer communications (zoom, teams or Phone call to communicate changes as they happen, with weekly updates, etc.; confirm via e-mail)
• Communicate with Sales personnel via (Zoom, Teams or Phone call to communicate changes as they occur, with weekly updates, etc.; confirm via e-mail)
• Assist Engineering with project folder creation and maintain the folder on our shared drive for INT and PST projects and input documentation for the AE and automation to use as needed. Update with latest drawings and CAD as project moves along
• Assist Engineering in creating demands for INT projects and in creating a resource plan for their time.
• Assist Engineering in Post-Sale demand for PST projects such as turnkey’s and automation. Creating projects in CSI and ServiceNow along with resource plans and timelines in ServiceNow for planning and labor tracking
• Work with and update scope documents for turnkeys, automation or engineering services PST projects.
• Coordinate and work with the shipping group to set up riggers for removing machines from MMT-MI and delivering as needed to customers for turnkey’s and production.
• Quote engineered components that need be built, and work with Purchasing to issue POs to suppliers once quote is received; this will be done for both Engineering and Production.
• Follow up on quoted/ordered components for scheduling around builds in production, turnkeys, and automation to stay on timeline.
• Accept deliveries from carriers, Fed Ex, UPS, check in and inventory on racks for staging for turnkeys, automation and engineering projects.
• Manage removal and deliveries of machines by riggers.
• Participate in the Building organization from the Showroom to the back; keeping it organized, clean and presentable.

required qualifications & skills

• Organizational and Planning
• Communication
• Interdepartmental Structure and Process Refinement
• Customer Focus and Cross Departmental/Team Driven
• Skills in Leadership, Collaboration, Time Management, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, and Interpersonal
• Microsoft Project or other similar PM Software.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Project Management or a related field

Additional Information

This job description is designed to provide an overview of basic skills, experiences and education required to perform the job and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. In instances where educational degrees are required, the company will take into consideration factors such as additional experience, training, or certifications in lieu of specific educational requirements.

Methods Machine Tools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Start your journey to a new and exciting career at Methods.