Job OverviewThe Equipment Project Manager will coordinate the concept, development, procurement, and updates of equipment from internal and external suppliers. The Equipment Project Manager will also be responsible for input on new product development to ensure equipment compatibility and repeatability. Individual must have the ability to learn the Marvin product offerings. Strong communication skills both internally and externally are of the utmost importance.
Highlights of your role- PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Develop and maintain machine budgets and schedules to ensure projects come in on time and under budget. Lead, direct, mentor, and coordinate equipment projects with cross-functional groups to ensure the success of the team from conceptual idea through facility handoff, and continued support as needed after installation. Coordinate and schedule systems resources for new equipment or existing machine updates.
- RESEARCH/TROUBLESHOOT/FORWARD THINKING - Evaluate and seek new technologies in equipment, tooling, or software to improve machine reliability and functionality. Provide direction and support in identification of capital needs for projects and facility improvements.
- CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN - Develop machine concepts with the facilities or project teams and clearly communicate those ideas with outside vendors for quoting, designing, building, and installation including safety, quality, and cycle time
- RELATIONSHIPS - Technical liaison and critical resource between vendors, manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering to provide technical or hands-on assistance and guidance to facilities as needed to update and maintain equipment. Build on established Vendor relationships with open and honest discussion.
- COMMUNICATION - Strong, proactive and thorough communication both internally and externally is an expectation and of the utmost importance to be successful.
You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or a related field) and/or two-years of related experience/training is required
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor is preferred
- Must be knowledgeable in the Microsoft Office Suite
- A demonstrated mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic mechanical principals are required
- Ability to manage multiple Equipment procurement projects simultaneously.
- Ability to travel as required
