Job Description

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in industrial manufacturing for a Project Manager.

The Project Manager will be a critical member of the Engineering team and possess solid project management knowledge, experience, and skills to manage, lead and direct one or more projects from initiation to successful on time completion. Accomplish this by planning, monitoring, and coordinating the job flow within and between each of the manufacturing departments, consistent with customer expectations and company goals, budget, and customer satisfaction objectives. Work with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Operations to identify potential risks early and develop mitigation actions. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are critical success factors while working with key stakeholders.

• Plans and manages project execution and scope from up front quoting and design engineering through downstream manufacturing and delivery activities, including onsite installation in some cases.
• Plays an active role in project related kick off meetings to assist in the development of project timeline, requirements, and labor resources needed to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Works with engineering, operations and purchasing department to acquire all necessary articles, expedites and arranges for sub-contracting when necessary.
• Identifies workload and critical path; maintains a continual awareness of potential bottlenecks that could negatively impact the achievement of on-schedule completion of in-process operations; recommends and/or implements short term containment actions in order to ensure delivery timeliness (On Time delivery) and workload leveling.
• Coordinates shipping packaging requirements, arrival times, and specified carriers with shipping department as required to meet customer expectations.
• Works with CAD Designers, Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers; and as such is consistently able to communicate clearly and effectively with personnel in an appropriate and understandable manner.
• Conduct regular communications to customers (both internal and external), regarding project status, milestones achieved, progress billing, change orders, etc.
• Coordinates/communicates and plans activities with other personnel, as appropriate, to ensure a coordinated work effort and “team” approach.
• Manage Customer communications by clearly defining project scope, responsibilities (such as drawing approvals), change orders, status updates, FAT and SAT coordination.
• Ensures that a favorable Company image is presented to customers, and that all customer relationships are based on honesty and integrity.
• Coordinates project close meeting to evaluate achievement of estimated versus actual metrics, as well as capture lessons learned.
• Occasional travel to customer site for installation or issue resolution.

• BS degree in Engineering in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Machine Design or related field with 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• AAS degree in a Technical/Engineering field with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, forming, bending, laser a plus.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings required.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software a plus (preferably Solid Works).
• Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus (preferably Made to Manage).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and monitoring skills.
• Must exhibit strong leadership and sound decision-making qualities.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Bonus Program
• 401K 
• ESOP Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Short-Term Disability
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Benefits

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells  – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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