Engineering Project Manager

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Scope of Position

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to lead and manage capital projects that support business objectives. These projects will typically focus on enhancing manufacturing capacity, establishing manufacturing operations for new business ventures, reducing manufacturing costs, and improving facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, employing fundamental project management practices such as the stage gate process to ensure successful delivery of project goals.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Project Leadership:  Direct supervision of project team.  Provide strong leadership to guide them, resolve conflicts, and make timely decisions to ensure the project’s compliance with safety, scope schedule, cost, and other project specific deliverables such as those associated with product quality, equipment and process capability, machine and line rates, equipment uptime, etc.
• Project Management: Execute all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, leveraging the stage gate process and all of it’s associated tools.
• Scope Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and schedules to deliver outcomes within approved limits while maintaining quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth execution and minimize disruptions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful delivery of project requirements.
• Communication: Facilitate clear and consistent communication across all levels of the organization, ensuring stakeholders are informed of project progress, challenges, and milestones.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and apply best practices to optimize project execution and outcomes.

 

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of industry experience
• Minimum of 3-5 yrs project management experience
• BS Degree in Engineering field
• Team Leadership:  Strong ability to lead, inspire, and mentor teams, ensuring collaboration and productivity.
• Project Management Skills (understanding and application)
• Effective communication skills:  Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, to relay information to team members, stakeholders, and executives. 
• Technical ability:  Quickly grasp technical concepts and gain an understanding of the manufacturing process as well as the associated facility services and facility design.

 

Desired Qualifications

• Preferred Degree- BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering
• Innovative and technically curious
• Experience working with the Scientific and Technology communities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially in glass or ceramics.
• Knowledge of PDRI, Stage Gate and Last Planner
• Negotiation skills

 

Travel Requirements

• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs. International travel could be required as well.