Senior Project Manager – OEM Machine Building/Automation

Senior Engineering Project Manager – Machine Building / OEM

Industry: Automation, OEM, Machine Building, Manufacturing

We have been retained to search for a Senior Engineering Project Manager. You will be responsible for managing a team of engineers and specialized contractors leading specific projects in USA / Canada. You will also play a major role in coordination of Automation Specialists and Electrical/Mechanical Contractors for machine build, prototype machine development and field personnel.

Project Management will be your key goal for this role. This role involves understanding mechanical/hydraulic and simple control design. SolidWorks Design oversight and ability to provide support and training to field personnel.

Your role and responsibility will be:

• Manage all contractors and direct reports within the Project Management team
• Significant project management responsibilities (Managing project schedule, project timelines, project budget, project milestones, coordination of relevant Electrical/Control and Mechanical contractors to the specified project)
• Supervision of the On-Site Field personnel, providing training and support to field personnel all across USA/Canada
• Lead Design Reviews in a SolidWorks Environment (Translate conceptual drawings into technical SW drawings and schematics, Oversee new product development including product specifications, owner’s manual and product launch).
• Support and lead the prototype build of production tools and prototype machinery.
• Provide remote hands-on support to shop floor, field and customer personnel. This includes: (remote and field support for install of new OEM machinery, provide remote support for tooling issues (equipment maintenance), provide remote support in field to customer personnel and installation/operation of new products.

You will possess:

• P.Eng an asset or Mechanical Engineering degree. Non Engineers are valid with proper Manufacturing training and experience. Experience with Design in a Solid Works environment is a Must.
• 5+ years of experience in Managing Engineering Projects across USA/Canada in a OEM/Automation or Machine Build environment. (Managing Project Schedules, Milestones, Project Budget, Project Kick Off, Leading Design Review Process)
• Experience in Direct supervision of a small Engineering Team and Coordinate with Electrical/Control/Mechanical Contractors on specified projects.
• Ability to be comfortable to analyze basic engineering models with assistance from a junior engineer.
• Experience providing remote field support for install of new OEM Machinery, tooling issues (Equipment maintenance), and provide remote support for the installation/operation of new products.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a highly motivated team. They are about to kick-off some very interesting projects and would like a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a highly motivated team. They are about to kick-off some very interesting projects and would like a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead their team.