Associate Project Manager Pride

Salary: $67670 with bonus potential

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To manage multiple facets of engineering-based projects related to new product development and continuous improvement on FDA Group 2 ISO Class A/B/C medical devices while facilitating cross departmental communication regarding timelines budget and acquisition of parts

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Maintain overall timeline of the groups projects relative to one another to prevent delays due to timing conflicts

Serve as mentor to project management staff providing direction and decisive decision making as needed

Assist with training and developing staff based on experience and departmental goals and serve as the Strong 2nd to Pride Research & Development (R&D) Project management

Independently construct and maintain project timelines and Design History Files (DHFs)

Facilitate meetings for product development and design reviews including action item assignment and follow-up

Initiate and maintain all tasks to project team members as related to assigned projects

Effectively maintain communication with all teams involved in assigned project groups

Maintain active and regular communication with domestic and international contract

manufacturers on project updates

Facilitate cross functional team meetings and presentations

Technical document input and review with Product Management Team

Work with Project Team and Product Management Team to facilitate inventory planning/tracking necessary for product launches and changes

Create Form Fit Function checklist and plan for all assigned projects

Collect operational and test data evaluate results and compile reports

Generation of project budget and tracking of project cost including target and actual

Effectively communicate project status for leadership teams

Ensure adherence and conformity to design control policies/procedures planning execution and coordination of new products

Present new product ideas and solutions conceptually or via prototypes with cost estimates and market feasibility to R&D Leadership team

Play an active role in the development of new products and enhancements to existing products while utilizing feedback globally to focus on the Corporate vision

Complete continuous improvement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) assigned on recently launched products

Facilitate productivity of multiple teams with R&D such as Mechanical Engineering Industrial Designs Drafting Test Lab and Machine Shop

Develop strong working relationships with all functional teams including Sales Marketing Manufacturing Supply Chain and Distribution

Develop familiarity with regulatory requirements to make compliance recommendations

Develop working knowledge of Pride Test Procedures within specific Area of Responsibility (AOR)

Review test request submissions and testing units/components for completeness accuracy and test worthy condition

Apply an understanding of design change protocol demonstrate good business judgment and support product development in the best interest of Pride sales efforts

Attend trade shows as needed

Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management

Attend the Annual C-TPAT Security Training

Focus on continuous improvement and consistently demonstrate good business judgment

Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be skilled in time management and be a friendly team player professional detail-oriented and honest

Must have the ability to:

Multi-task problem-solve and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team

Travel domestically and internationally as needed

Read and interpret mechanical drawings and instructions as required

Prepare and present summary reports

Must have:

Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

Proven successful time management and organizational skills to plan design and implement each stage of a project within specific time constraints

Basic knowledge of hand tools and standard power tools

Excellent presentation verbal and written communication skills

Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Excellent web navigation skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

Basic working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred

Lift push pull 40 lbs. preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of proven experience successfully managing coordinating or leading projects from initiation through delivery inclusive of meeting the project requirements in terms of scope quality schedule budget and resources and risk

At least 7 years of experience planning launch and release of new product changes based on inventory tracking

At least 7 years of hands-on manufacturing experience in an environment supporting design manufacturing or technical processes

At least 7 years of experience working with Oracle configure price quote ERP and Agile PPM

At least 7 years of experience working with Continuous Improvement Teams and quality management systems to help drive incremental and/or breakthrough improvement(s) for all product lines

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

At least 7 years of project management experience in a fast-paced working environment OR at least 7 years of experience in a fast-paced Research & Development or manufacturing environment preferred

At least 5 years of experience with the specific products preferred

Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Associate Degree in an Engineering or Business Management related field preferred

Project Management Professional certification preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

DETAILS

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive

This is a safety sensitive position

In exceptional circumstances some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability a disabled veteran or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment please contact our human resources department at 1- x1250.

Required Experience:

IC