Project Manager

About the role

This position requires a proven team player who can build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, work effectively within a matrixed management structure, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility and accountability for the new part introduction/launch process.
• Confer with customers or vendors to determine or review product specifications and manufacturing capabilities.
• Plan and formulate project specifications, costs, and equipment; determine time frames, procedures, and resource allocation.
• Work with various departments to assess manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, quality processes, and other procedures to ensure efficient production methods.
• Coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
• Troubleshoot processing problems and vendor issues, providing technical advice to resolve them.
• Prepare status reports and modify schedules or plans as required.
• Update the JobBoss database with revision and process changes.
• Evaluate parts for continuous improvements to increase quality and profitability.
• Monitor performance metrics to measure success by group and plant, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery goals are met.
• Read and interpret drawings and schematics.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in an automotive-focused manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience interfacing directly with customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with JobBoss or equivalent MRP systems, including inputs to ERP systems, bill of materials, routings, and hours.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English.
• Self-directed, motivated, and capable of solving problems with a "can-do" attitude.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Understanding of the importance of schedules and on-time delivery to customers.