Senior Engineering Project Manager

Our customer produces personalized automated assembly machinery, and they are in need of a Senior Engineering Project Manager. Your role will involve overseeing a project from inception to completion. This encompasses a thorough understanding of all technical aspects impacting the project, such as client specifications, cycle times, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and more. You will evaluate the implications of these factors on your project and drive corrective actions, maintain project budget, and uphold the integrity of the engineering design release schedule. Your supervisor will be the Mechanical Engineering Manager. Company Overview – Esteemed manufacturer of tailored automated manufacturing equipment for various industries like automotive, energy, appliance, and consumer goodsEstablished in 1936 with a team of 100 employees, offering insight into the impact of your work on the company and its clientsOpportunities for career advancementUtilize cutting-edge technology to tackle intriguing technical challenges on a daily basisBenefits and Perks – Strong emphasis on VALUING and APPRECIATING employees!Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance coverage401K with a 3% employer match, plus bonuses and profit-sharing schemesPaid time off for vacations and holidaysSupportive and engaging company cultureResponsibilities: Lead the design process for custom automated machinery projects commissioned by clients. For smaller projects, you may work independently, while for larger projects, you will oversee a team of Design Engineers and external design contractors. Efficiently manage resources and break down the design activities for extensive projects into manageable tasks, providing clear communication of design details, timeframes, and milestones to your team, holding them accountable throughoutYour designs may integrate robotics, vision systems, welding, fixtures, controls, material handling, laser or plasma cutting, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, high-speed product assembly, and packaging solutionsRegularly update customers and management on project progress Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field, with a solid foundation in mechanical designMinimum of 5 years of experience in project design for custom automated production equipment (not adaptable base products)Proficient in SolidWorksExperience in welding, fixture design, and GD&TDesirable experience with robotics, vision systems, control systems, and data acquisitionPrevious direct involvement with customers and suppliers is advantageousExcellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and writtenProven track record of successfully managing groups or large projects to meet timelines and schedules is a plusStrong computer proficiency is required