Retrofit Project Manager

TRUMPF France; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

TRUMPF Inc. in North America is seeking a Retrofit Project Engineer to lead customer projects from initiation to completion.

You will coordinate with product managers, engineers, and overseas teams to meet specifications, monitor milestones, and ensure profitability and customer satisfaction while maintaining open communication with clients. Qualified candidates have a technical or engineering degree and 5+ years of project management experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Certifications in Project Management are preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take over responsibility, process, and execute new customer orders from start to finish.
• Address customer inquiries by consulting with product managers and experts.
• Supervise project progress and milestones; ensure success and profitability.
• Collaborate with multiple departments locally and overseas to support retrofit projects.
• Communicate execution status to customers, including delivery timelines.
• Travel within North America to support customers (less than 10%).

Skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering/Technical/Business degree

Job description

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?TRUMPF is the world’s leading supplier of lasers and laser systems for industrial use. As Retrofit Project Engineer, you will be working on the latest technology and supply solutions to industries shaping the future, for example, laser systems for battery production for electric vehicles. You will receive extensive training to get started in the position and for continuous development throughout your career. You will be a contributing member in a growing Laser Technology team. In this role you will have overall responsibility for executing customer projects and modifying layouts to meet new standards and specifications. Thus, you will contribute significantly to TRUMPF’s overall success as well as customer satisfaction.Duties & ResponsibilitiesTake over responsibility, process, and execute new customer orders from start to finishAddress customer inquiries appropriately, for example by consulting with a product manager having technical expertise or working with colleagues in GermanySupervise the overall project progress & milestones, take necessary measures to ensure successConduct kick-off and status update meetings if applicableCollaborate with multiple departments locally and overseas, pull in technical experts and commercial support when useful, e.g. our retrofit teams overseas or our local product managers and application engineersCommunicate with customers about execution status of project, e.g. regarding deliveryCalculate project profitability for customer ordersMaintain good overview of large number of simultaneous projects and keep management informedRoutine travel within North America to support customers will be required. Less than 10% anticipated.Must maintain Valid Driver’s LicenseOccasional overnights as neededExperience & EducationDegree in Engineering, Technical, or Business-related field.5+ years experience with project management in automotive or industrial manufacturing environment. Familiarity with machine tools, lasers, and/or laser systems preferred.Certifications in Project Management preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsPay & BenefitsRetirement: 401(k) with generous company matchHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and 100% employer-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan guidance to support your continued learningFamily Support: Paid family and parental leave programs, plus comprehensive reproductive and family health resourcesWork-Life Balance: Paid time off available from day one, plus 11 paid company holidaysIncome Protection: Company-paid life insurance at two times base salary, along with short- and long-term disability coverageAdditional Programs: Gym membership subsidy, employee referral bonuses, recognition awards, and a scholarship program for employees' childrenPay Range: $63,000 - 103,000TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or at [e-mail] . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and can not be used to inquire about the status of application.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.