Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Establish project plans and coordinate project reviews.
• Ensure proper implementation of project elements.
• Lead projects by scheduling, planning, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Provide updates to clients/customers.
• Oversee technical, procurement, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams.
• Exercise final planning decision authority based on inputs from team members and engineering management.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, related field of study, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a project management role, preferably working directly with customers.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) processes.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office tools.
• Working knowledge of project management software, specifically MS Project.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software, with preference for SolidWorks.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with accountability to drive issues to closure.
• Able to read and follow prints, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, related field of study, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a project management role, preferably working directly with customers.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) processes.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office tools.
• Working knowledge of project management software, specifically MS Project.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software, with preference for SolidWorks.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with accountability to drive issues to closure.
• Able to read and follow prints, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in motor design or manufacturing preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, or other project management certification preferred.
• Previous experience working in an AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 manufacturing environment is preferable.

Work Environment

• The position requires domestic and possibly international travel up to 10 percent.
• The work environment involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, utilizing technologies such as project management software (MS Project) and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/hr.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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