Project Manager

Project ManagerDavis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass over 14 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical and packaging. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. This position oversees and facilitates multiple projects with the objective of meeting the expectations of the customer while meeting the schedules, budgets, and Davis-Standard agreed objectives. This individual will provide the motivation for assigned projects to move them forward from the point of sale until the projects have been accepted by the customer.Major Responsibilities:Hold requisite meetings during the project cycle; kickoff, integration, pre-assembly, pre-test, and customer FATServe as primary customer point of contact from order receipt through commissioningConfirm project budget and timeline are attainable during kickoffProvide weekly status updates to the sales teamInput and maintain milestone dates in MRP SystemManage customer invoicing scheduleGenerate purchase requisitions for resale itemsManage timeliness of vendor delivery of approval drawings and equipmentProvide regular status updates to customersMonitor costs throughout the project cycle and take action on any potential overrunsRevise line item specifications as requiredWork with engineering managers to keep releases on schedule assisting in resolution of any issues delaying designWork with planning and purchasing to assist in resolving issues delaying delivery of all components to meet kit dates.Monitor assembly progress against the schedule to insure ready for test dates are met. Work with assembly manager to resolve delays and bring additional resources to bear if neededWork with sales, engineering and testers to resolve issues identified during testOversee customer Factory Acceptance Tests as needsConfirm all test hits are addressed prior to sign off for shippingCoordinate freight with customersAssist customers with installations as requiredCoordinate line startup and commissioning with customers and service departmentEner warranty orders as neededOther duties as directed by the Program Manager and/or Site Management.Qualifications:Education: A four-year degree in engineering is preferred. Other technical degrees will be considered with additional engineering or project manager experience.Experience: Minimum 5 years project management experience required in an engineered component/manufacturing environment.Travel is a necessity when required to support project execution.Skills:Excellent organizational skills including the ability to navigate typical business programs and media.Previous working experience with MRP/ERPStrong knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite and Windows; Outlook, Word, Excel, Windows, Adobe AcrobatKnowledge of the equipment, the industry, and processes is preferred.