Engineering Project Manager

Company: Applied Vision Corp
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, highly motivated and results-driven individual who has a passion for innovative technology. This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for leading and managing new product and sustaining projects. This position is headquartered in Akron, OH, and will require the candidate to be present at our location. Primary Purpose of Position: The Project Manager is responsible for leading a team of professionals in completing projects by a set deadline to uphold Applied Vision business initiatives. They work closely with management and project team members to establish project needs, deadlines and budgets. Over the course of a project, the Project Manager will need to communicate progress with management, staff and clients (internal or external) and monitor progress to ensure the project stays on schedule. This position will report to the VP of Engineering. Essential Function and Responsibilities: Project Leadership - Coordinate internal and external resources for execution of projects Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget Lead and facilitate the definition of project scopes, objectives, schedule, and technical requirements to ensure technical and fiscal feasibility Lead and facilitate changes to the project scope, schedule, objectives, and costs Lead and facilitate with engineering and a cross-functional team the resolution of technical challenges within a project Lead and facilitate project lean processes such as PFMEA, DFMEA, etc. Plan allocation and ensure resource availability and allocation for effective project execution Monitor and track project deliverables to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals Report and escalate issues and roadblocks to stakeholders and management as needed Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and notes Use and continually develop leadership skills Product Development Process Lead the Applied Vision tollgate process Modify and amend the process to guide projects effectively and expeditiously through the tollgate stages Establish and coordinate improvements to project management processes and procedures for Applied Vision best practices Communicate and reinforce implementation of the tollgate process to the Applied Vision organization Research and recommend project management policies, principles, and best practices Provide expertise and consulting to other work units in project management execution and lessons learned Interface with other Antares Vision business units to collaborate on project management aptitudes Qualifications/Requirements: BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited school 4 - 6 years of applicable working experience in project management Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking Ability to write comprehensive project documentation and reports MBA, MEM or Project Management Professional (PMP) are a plus Project leadership and management Product development, sustaining engineering, and/or applications engineering Process improvement Project and resource planning, MS Project Functional understanding of inventory control Developing and tracking budgets Coaching a cross-functional team Supervision of teams Verbal and written communication Working Conditions: Applied Vision is a place where you are celebrated for the person you are and your creative ideas. Come be part of a stable, fast-growing company offering an excellent work environment, great colleagues, room for advancement, and opportunity to travel. We also offer comprehensive benefits (medical & dental) as well as 401k, profit sharing, paid holidays, vacation, sick days, and an onsite workout facility. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Bonus/Commission: No

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