Job Title:
Manufacturing Project Manager
Position Type:
Full-Time
Reports To:
Manufacturing Department Manager
Shift:
1 st
Department:
Manufacturing
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
EEO Job:
Professional
Summary
Detailed project management of high precision manufacturing parts within the Aerospace and Defense Industries. This position will be responsible for pre-manufacturing schedule, technical knowledge, as well as customer communication, and overall customer satisfaction related to manufacturing projects at the facility. Typical project lengths are 8-12 weeks, with ZERO production work, and 5-10 projects at any given time. This position will provide day-to-day project leadership and work with engineering and shop personnel to meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible to fully understand project requests and technical details, primarily related to complex R&D development hardware.
- Develops detailed and effective quotes by utilizing all resources internally, maintaining bill of materials, requisitioning outside quotes, and reviewing with management.
- Develops the delivery schedule utilizing Microsoft project, or other applicable software, of each project as required. Identifies risks and develops mitigation plans.
- Responsible for status updates and effective management of all aspects of project to external customers.
- Establishes and maintains a weekly project report; including schedule and cost for all projects to keep upper management and customers updated.
- Communicates timely with customer for all information related to the project including the schedule, any technical issues, errors or concessions, scope changes, regular periodic updates, customer supplied materials, and any control of current models, prints and QADs.
- Communicates and monitors all outside vendors related to the project to ensure management of their capability, certifications and on-site visits, purchasing on time delivery, including the procurement of raw materials and supporting hardware, design and testing.
- Plans ahead and ensures all tooling, fixturing, and supportive manufacturing resources are aligned for on time delivery of the project.
- Proactively tracks and monitors profitability of all projects by utilizing Epicor reporting of labor hours, material costs, etc.
- Immediately elevates to department manager any necessary scope changes or cost change requests to the customer.
- Manages and resolves promptly all aspects of outside orders on projects, such as vendor/material delays, and technical issues.
- Keeps track of lessons learned on QMS Lessons Learned log and shares with team members for continual improvement.
- Adheres to all company rules and policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Aerodyn management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required; Bachelors Degree, Preferably Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, Required
- 5+ years prior development engineering and industry experience preferred
- Must be customer-focused and able to work with customers and understand/respond to their needs
- Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions
- Familiarity with Epicor or similar ERP systems is preferred
- Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)
- Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills
- Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and be comfortable operating independently as well as within a team environment
- Must demonstrate the ability to act in a professional manner no matter the circumstance
Physical Requirements
Activity
Continuous
Frequently
Occasionally
None
Climbing Stairs/Ladders
X
Bending / Stooping
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Working Around Machinery
X
Reaching Above the Waist
X
Operating Equipment
X
Pushing / Pulling
X
Carrying / Lifting
X
Carrying / Lifting
X
Carrying / Lifting
X
Kneeling
X
Repetitive Motion
X
Operate Motor Vehicle
X
Fine Finger and Hand Dexterity
X
Grasping
X
Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary
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