Project Manager - Automotive

Schenck USA Corp.; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Service award points (Amazon)

Engagement & social activities

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work after 90 days

Target bonus

Job summary

Schenck USA Corp. in Southfield, MI seeks a Project Manager to lead automotive/automation projects, ensuring milestones are met and customer relationships are strong. Hybrid work option available after 90 days.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PM experience, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), and the ability to read technical drawings and manage budgets and risks across domestic and international projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in automotive or automation industries.
• Strong oral and written communication required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead domestic and international projects through all milestone phases and manage timelines.
• Maintain client relationships and provide exemplary service throughout the project life cycle.
• Collaborate with team and management on project progress, budgets, risks, and action plans.
• Monitor purchasing and on-time delivery of materials and contractors.
• Organize meetings, document minutes, and track progress with action items.
• Align resources with company objectives and pursue opportunities to meet department goals.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

MRP/ERP

SAP

Job description

SCHENCK USA SEEKING A PROJECT MANAGER FOR 2026!

Then becoming a Project Manager for Schenck USA is the perfect role for you!

What We Offer:

• Great benefits
• Employee Recognition through Service Award Point System with Amazon.
• Employee Engagement & Social Activities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• This position offers Hybrid Work Option after 90 Days!

In addition to base compensation, the Project Manager is eligible for a Target Bonus.

What the Ideal Candidate will do:

• Lead domestic and international projects through all milestone phases. Construct project timelines, monitor and manage those timelines to achieve all delivery milestones.
• Facilitate relationship between customer and the organization, strengthening relationship through the life of the project by providing exemplary customer service and communication.
• Collaborate with team members and managers as a strategic partner to monitor project progress, budget limits, project financials, risks and opportunities, and document and drive action/recovery plans as required.
• Monitor purchasing and the on-time delivery of materials and contractors.
• Organize project meetings, issue minutes, track and report project progress with team members, and follow up on action items.
• Assist in achieving company's strategic objectives by aligning resources with goals and pursuing opportunities that meet the departments' objectives.

• Bachelors' degree in an Engineering or Business discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience in automotive or automation industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Individuals with experience in supply chain within a manufacturing environment are also encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of engineering terms and principals.
• Experience with manufacturing type contracts, preferably in the machine tool, automation and/or industrial industries.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings and procedure manuals.
• Basic understanding of accounting and finance principals.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication, math, and computer skills. MRP/ERP experience; SAP experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, highly desirable. *3 years of experience with certification may be considered.
• Travel up to 20%-30% of the time, sometimes internationally.