Project Manager

Overview The Opportunity Clinton Machine is a global leader in providing innovative automation solutions for the metal processing industries. We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the execution of million dollar "Engineer-to-Order" projects—from initial design, through manufacturing build, to on-site commissioning and final acceptance at customers. Clinton Machine Inc. is an Inductotherm Group company. Clinton Machine is a high-technology manufacturer with over 60 years of machine building expertise in Automated Work Centers, Robotics & Material Handling Systems. We work closely with customers serving the Automotive, Induction Heating, Bar & Tube and Forging Industries. We offer an exciting, diversified product mix that provides engineering challenges and creative solutions as a dynamic team of people. Due to the growth of our company, we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the Project Manager - Customer Liaison position. What You Will Do As a Project Manager, you are the "CEO of projects". You will be responsible for managing the entire life cycle of manufacturing Automated Equipment Solutions & Material Handling systems. Customer Liaison: act as the key customer liaison for the company and provide weekly status reports, updated Gantt charts, and photo/video progress updates to keep the customer informed. Negotiate difficult conversations regarding changes, lead times, technical constraints, or site delays with full transparency and a solution-oriented mindset. Document Control: Maintain records of all project documentation (e.g., conversations, emails, Teams meetings, customer approvals, engineering design changes). Project Launch Coordinator: Facilitate internal kickoff meetings to align Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineering teams with the customer’s required specifications & equipment design criteria. Manage the Build: Oversee fabrication, assembly & systems control on the shop floor, working closely with purchasing to ensure materials & long-lead items (PLCs, gearboxes, robotics) arrive on schedule. Guard the Budget: Rigorously manage project costs to maintain margins, address change orders, or additions impacting project cost/delivery due to scope creep. Drive Acceptance: Lead customers through the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) on our floor and manage on-site Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) during final installation and commissioning. Mitigate Risk: Identify potential problems or bottlenecks in the supply chain or technical design issues before they drive costs or impact critical schedules. Technical Skills Software: Proficiency in MS Project or equivalent PM software; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, JobBoss, etc.) and CAD viewers (SolidWorks/AutoCAD). Domain Knowledge: Understanding of PLC logic (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), robotics (FANUC/ABB), and safety standards (OSHA/RIA). Contractual Acumen: Ability to read and interpret complex technical contracts and legal terms. What We’re Looking For Education: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or a technical field with equivalent experience. Experience: 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy industrial automation or capital equipment. Technical Literacy: Ability to "speak the language" of Mechanical Designers and PLC programmers. Knowledgeable in reading CAD layouts and electrical schematics. Relationship Builder: Capability to develop strong working relationships with customers, and the ability to collaborate & unify with peers to accomplish successful projects. Travel: Ability to travel up to 30-40% of time to customer sites for project line-ups, customer reviews, and final commissioning and project acceptance. Wages & Benefits Compensation commensurate with candidate’s skill level & experience. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available. 401k Pension Plan. Company paid Life Insurance. $2500/Year Continuing Education Credit. 10 Paid Holidays. Vacation Plan Commensurate with years worked. How To Apply Interested candidates please submit your resume and a brief project portfolio (or list of major equipment projects managed) to: View email address on click.appcast.io About Clinton Machine, Inc. Clinton Machine is an innovative supplier of Automated Equipment & Material Handling systems for various component manufacturers. The company has been in business for over fifty-six years and was acquired in 2012 as a division of the Inductotherm Group, with over forty divisions located throughout the world. The company specializes in the design & build of custom automated equipment, robotic work cells and material handling systems. Our equipment serves Automotive & Transportation, Oil & Gas, Steel Bar Processing, Tube Manufacturing and Billet Forging industries. See our website for more information. We offer a diverse and interesting environment with creative problem-solving, innovative solutions, and new technology advancements to serve our customer’s manufacturing needs. We are a small business with a great team of individuals. If this sounds like you, we would like to learn more about you and your interest in working with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clinton Machine, Inc.