Pinion Drive Project Manager

IMS Gear Georgia, LLC•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Join IMS Gear as a Pinion Drive Project Manager and help drive the future of precision motion! In this role, you’ll lead the development, industrialization, and launch of pinion drive production processes that power high‑performance applications worldwide. You’ll coordinate closely with engineering, operations, quality, production, and global technical teams to keep projects on track and deliver results that meet ambitious quality, cost, and timing goals. If you thrive in a fast‑moving environment and enjoy turning complex challenges into streamlined solutions, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
3–7 years of experience in manufacturing project management or technical project leadership.
Strong understanding of machining or gear manufacturing processes (CNC turning, hobbing, or similar).
High level of organization, communication, and problem-solving ability.
Experience managing cross-functional and cross-cultural project teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, project scheduling tools, and ERP systems.
Experience in gear manufacturing or automotive-related production environments.
Experience coordinating projects involving European technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar), preferred
Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and production validation methodologies

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to-end project planning including scope, timelines, resource needs, and milestone tracking
Monitor progress toward project deliverables, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Maintain a comprehensive project schedule covering equipment readiness, training, documentation, and production launch
Manage structured change control, scope adjustments, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and suppliers on all project‑related matters
Lead all communication and alignment with external partners across every project phase
Coordinate requirements, technical specifications, approvals, and change requests
Ensure compliance with all quality, cost, and delivery targets
Manage supplier performance, on‑time delivery, quality, and documentation
Participate in supplier selection, sourcing decisions, audits, PPAP activities, and ramp‑up support
Represent IMS Gear professionally in all project discussions and negotiations
Collaborate with U.S. and global engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and maintenance teams
Coordinate technical knowledge transfer and integration of new processes into the facility
Facilitate aligned decision‑making through structured meetings, clear agendas, documentation, and follow‑ups
Ensure transparent, contract-compliant, and collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders
Support planning and readiness for machining, turning, and gear‑related processes within the pinion drive line
Oversee development and review of process documentation including setup sheets, PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and process flows
Work closely with Process Engineers and technicians to ensure equipment and processes meet project requirements
Organize and facilitate training activities in coordination with global subject matter expert.
Ensure proper documentation of training materials, procedures, and technical learnings
Support onboarding of new project team members regarding technical and operational project requirements
Serve as the communication hub between all internal and external project stakeholders
Provide regular updates and presentations to leadership on progress, issues, and key metrics
Maintain complete and accurate documentation for audits, stage‑gate reviews, APQP elements, and launch readiness
Identify risks early and drive proactive mitigation actions
Track and resolve project issues using structured problem‑solving methods
Ensure adherence to IMS Gear standards, customer requirements, and APQP principles
Other duties as assigned