Project Manager

Project Manager

Industrial Processing Equipment Manufacturer seeking an experienced, and qualified, Project Manager to join the team. Must also be able to take a project from start to finish.

Primary Objective of the Position:

Develops mechanical drawings on assigned projects and ensures that accurate prints are completed according to the customer's specifications and timelines.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Obtains job sheet from sales quotation and prepares preliminary drawings based on quote specifications, verifying price quotation against mechanical design. Consults with the salesperson to verify specifications on job sheets. The drawing is submitted to the customer for approval or modification. Upon approval, the job is scheduled for production and a parts list is prepared and submitted to Purchasing Agent.

• Conducts quality audits of projects in production by communicating daily with production staff on the manufacturing process; answers questions of production staff; resolves production challenges with customers as necessary; to ensure that the finished product meets specifications and customer's expectations.

• Prepares documentation for equipment including: parts list, prints, maintenance manual for each component to ensure that the customer has complete and accurate maintenance plans for the equipment.

• Responds to customer equipment challenges by reviewing the customer file, determining the nature of the challenge and developing a solution to ensure that the equipment operates properly and the customer is satisfied. Travel to the customer jobsite may be required.

• Research & develops new equipment designs & improvements to existing products, as directed, to expand and improve the product line. Prepares drawings according to the equipment requirements. Submits drawings for evaluation. If approved, submits to production for manufacturing.

• Prepares preliminary sales drawings by receiving quotation and submitting prints with quotation to the customer to assist in closing the sale.

• Performs other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

One year certificate from college or technical school; with one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience at a minimum. Demonstrated ability to use computer assisted engineering (CAE) systems and computer assisted design systems in the design of various equipment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products