Engineering Project Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Exhibit active servant leadership in order to model and support the companys culture and vision
• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
• Communicate and coordinate with other technical resources to provide recommendations lessons learned methods for problem-solving risk mitigation/avoidance to maximize contribution to multiple projects or programs
• Coach and mentor others in project management principles

New Product Development Project Management:

• Develops project objectives by reviewing technical project proposals and plans and conferring with management and related Ensures projects meet schedule commitments cost (non-recurring and recurring) results and technical expectations through effective project leadership
• Lead teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex manufacturing production systems processes and equipment by conducting process analysis applying knowledge of product design conferring with suppliers and receiving input from employees as appropriate
• Be a key stakeholder and leader in the Design for Manufacturability (DFM) process to bring new opportunities from concept to production
• Identify and prioritize major manufacturing process improvement projects and goals
• Assure that all requirements for safety quality operations maintenance etc. are met allowing for a seamless handoff to operations.
• Improve manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing and planning workflow space requirements and equipment layout
• Prepare and review technical project work prepared by others (e.g. system schematics layouts transfer functions and related plans procedures and reports).

Capital Equipment Project Management:

• Participate in annual capital budget planning and execution by providing strategic input.
• Act as a key stakeholder in the Machine Replacement Strategy (MRS) through interfacing with the corporate capital spending.
• Prepare and review technical project work prepared by others (e.g. system schematics layouts transfer functions and related plans procedures and reports).
• Act as a leader and facilitator for teams involved in improvement efforts
• Coordinate input from various teams in order to make recommendations and implement changes that impact multiple departments
• Lead teams through project risk analysis and solutions
• Partner with manufacturing and support teams on implementation on projects.
• Act as point of contact on technical and project-related Identify mentoring and development needs; serve as a mentor for other employees.
• Prepare and present reports summarizing concepts progress goals and risks to stakeholders.
• Participate in efforts to improve current process capability efficiency and productivity in all areas of manufacturing
• Assure that all requirements for safety quality operations maintenance etc. are met allowing for a seamless handoff to operations.

OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Not considered essential to the job)

• Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education:
   • Formal degree in an engineering discipline required
   • Project management certification (PMP) required (or able to be attained within six months)
2. Experience:
   • 5 years project management experience working within a manufacturing environment preferred
   • 2 years of engineering experience working in a manufacturing environment required
3. Other required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
   • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint)
   • Excellent leadership communication and negotiation skills
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   • Strong business acumen
   • Proficient organizational skills
   • Self-motivated and results oriented
   • Strong presentation skills
   • Problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities
   • Ability to drive projects and manage project teams
   • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
   • In depth analytical skills
   • Strong detail orientation
   • Process and procedure oriented
   • Ability to lead and influence others without authority
   • Strong blueprint reading skills
   • Advanced math skills
   • Fixture building knowledge
   • Willingness to continue education and training
   • Proficient in project management practices and concepts within the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)
   • Proficient in developing and implementing manufacturing process improvements and new manufacturing systems

EQUIPMENT USED

• Office equipment (computer phone printer scanner copier and fax machine)
• Hand tools: grinders drills
• Measurement tools (calipers tape measure)

Annual Salary: $85000-$100000

Benefits:

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Live Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Company Provided Work Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE Reimbursement

Required Experience:

IC