Custom Test Equipment Project Manager

Position : Custom Test Equipment Project Manager

Reports to : ISD Manager Dotted to Operations Manager

Location : Rochester Hills, Michigan

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a hands-on, take-charge manager to lead exciting new customer projects. This position is responsible for managing the complete delivery of Sciemetric solutions for our North American customers. The role will involve handling projects from initial concept through implementation and beyond. The ideal candidate should be a seasoned project manager who is both detail and process oriented and can provide technical direction to the team. The project manager will work closely with our business development org to help support sales and commercial activities including coordination of pre-sale trials, conducting quotation reviews, and assisting with the creation of technical proposals. Once a project has landed, the PM will ensure the project is executed according to plan, on budget, and within customer expectations. Overall duties include the daily management of multiple projects, scheduling of engineers, monitoring of budgets, and triggering of invoicing milestones. Other activities will involve working with supporting departments to ensure the flawless execution of projects, as well as maintaining customer satisfaction and profitability goals.

This position requires proven project management skills, as well as a solid technical background in electro / mechanical engineering, and experience with high volume manufacturing. We are looking for someone who is both detail oriented and possesses strong organizational and leadership skills. Ideal candidates should also have hands-on experience with the custom machine tool and automation business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall

• Successfully manage the execution of multiple simultaneous projects.
• Coordinate projects from pre-sale stage through to completion.
• Understand the project solution to ensure it functions correctly and satisfies customer requirements.
• Stay abreast of project issues and ensure that problems are quickly resolved.
• Provide technical guidance to the application engineering and system engineering teams.

Detailed Responsibilities

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