Installation Project Manager

Ascent Aerospace•Macomb Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base. The Installation Project Manager directs teams of mechanical builders, integration engineers, electricians, and outside vendors responsible for installing, servicing, and repairing equipment. This position will oversee the onsite team to ensure standards, budgets, and schedule deadlines are met. The Installation Project Manager works to ensure departmental operations meet established customer satisfaction, profitability, and quality related performance standards through daily interface with the local program leader, the onsite team, the customer, and vendors of the customer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
5+ years of mechanical and electrical project installation experience.
This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of supervisory experience.
Ability to view and manipulate 3D models or similar experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to work in a team environment.
Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance: Not required for application but required to go through the process to obtain and maintain during the duration of employment. Those with current or previous clearance are preferred.
Forklift (Hi-lo) certification/experience

Responsibilities

Partners with customer facilities and updates schedules for installation service or repair of equipment
Generates installation plans for generic machines and specific installations to document the required sequence of operations and procedures.
Provides communications with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of equipment and resources to meet installation plans and schedules.
Develops procedures and produces reports for receipt, unpacking, and storage of equipment and components in the field to support the installation plan and eliminate loss or damage.
Acts as a liaison with the customer as needed to provide adequate visibility of project status and requirements for customer resources related to installation service and repair activities.
Leads an onsite “whiteboard” review daily/weekly as required with necessary internal and external stakeholders.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient function operation and employee engagement.
Coordinates, vets, and supervises outside vendors/contractors to support required installation activities at the onsite location.
Organizes and documents calibration and location of equipment required for installation and testing of machinery (QC load cells, Leica laser, Renishaw laser, etc.)
Monitors workflow systems and performance and implement cost reduction initiatives and service improvement opportunities.
Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.