Tool Design Engineering Manager jobs in Michigan

Project Manager

Location: Madison Heights, MI

Summary: To lead cross functional resources towards cost, quality, customer satisfaction and timing objectives with respect to design and construction of automated assembly systems or tooling weld lines and conveyors.

Essential Functions:

• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Manage automation projects from concept, design, manufacturing, and installation.
• Responsible for handling budget oversight on assigned projects.
• Communication departmental execution with respect to budget and timing goals.
• Provide platforms for discussions relative to proposals for new tools and integrations with existing systems.
• Communicate open issue priorities, facilitate closure of open issues.
• Manage project changes as they occur and ensure proper techniques in rearranging schedule, costs, or scope.
• Ensure all project changes are communicated accurately to all relevant departments (Engineering, Purchasing, etc.)
• Developing detailed project plans and ensuring resource availability and allocation.
• Willing to travel locally and long-distance to customer sites to do field checks when needed.
• Other functions as assigned by Management.

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting problems, finding solutions, and implementing those solutions.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and how these systems interact.
• Strong understanding of processes, budgets, and full responsibility of all programs in relation to project management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Program Management
• PMP Certification a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Project required.
• Experience in automotive with a tier one supplier a plus
• Experience working in a team-based environment.

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and occasionally chemical fumes.
• The noise level within the manufacturing floor may be faint to moderate, and occasionally loud.
• Eyewear is mandatory while in the manufacturing area.
• Safety shoes such as hard soled shoes are to be worn in the manufacturing area.
• Must be able to work overtime when required as job permits.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time if necessary.
• Typically sits for extended periods of time at a computer.
• Must be able to bend, and lift objects up to 35 pounds if required.

Bulldog Factory Automation is committed to the policy of ensuring that all persons regardless of sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, disability, protected genetic information, protected veteran status, age, religion, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, are afforded equal employment opportunities.