Project Scheduler- Automotive

When you join the Sandalwood team, you’ll join an engaging and inclusive group with a mission to help our customers identify, assess, and reduce work-related risks to quality, productivity, and employee health.

In your day to day activities, you’ll work with multiple customers, as a consultant and trusted partner in Sandalwood’s areas of expertise of Injury Prevention, Systems Engineering & Systems Integration. You’ll help customers innovate, solve their current struggles and guide them with the power of Sandalwood’s deeply ingrained subject matter expertise.

You will have opportunities to help lead your own individual development with programs designed to guide you. Feeling you haven’t been recognized lately? You will have the chance to consistently appreciate your coworkers and be appreciated by your coworkers for continued distinction using our peer to peer appreciation and feedback software.

You will be encouraged to participate in Sandalwood’s multitude of extra-curricular activities including:

• An innovative health, safety and wellness program
• An internal innovation forum to guide and develop innovation initiatives
• The all-team meeting and staff day planning committee, dedicated to fostering team dynamics, collaboration and cross-functional interactions
• Participating in on-campus and virtual recruiting
• The social committee plans various get-togethers for the team outside of work
• Our cross-line of business marketing committee assists with marketing planning, ideas and collaboration
• The mentorship program provides a forum for mentors/mentees to connect and provide feedback, make connections and offer encouragement
• Community involvement opportunities driven by our team’s background, our companies’ core values and community need

Sandalwood’s people are its greatest and most treasured asset. Learn more about our focus on our people on our YouTube Channel, Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics.

Successful candidates will have the following attributes:

• Working knowledge of project management methodologies, including: scope management, schedule development & integration, risk management, stakeholder management, issue & action item management, cost management
• Experience with automotive vehicle manufacturing, major vehicle and powertrain components, and passenger vehicles
• Experience with product/vehicle, new model launches
• Experience with vehicle assembly plants and manufacturing equipment, tools, and systems
• Ability to establish priorities, work both independently and in team settings
• A professional manner with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Self-starter and a detail-oriented team player
• PMI certification (e.g. PMP ®) preferred

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience with Manufacturing Planning for new product/model programs
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of automotive new model launch activities
• Expert level skills with MS Project – must be able to provide examples

Benefits

• Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• 401K
• Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program