Project Manager - Automation

Paslin Company • Warren, MI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At Paslin we are all about engineering excellence, innovation and vertical manufacturing competence. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every project we undertake. Our team is passionate about automation powered by innovation!

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Project Manager for Automation Service Team. This role is responsible for leading automation installation projects from planning through execution, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. The role is focused on project management activities, including cross‑functional coordination, customer communication, resource planning, data analysis, and process improvement. This role involves managing field service operations to ensure successful on-site installation, troubleshooting, and customer support for automation equipment.

As a first-level manager, this role provides direction to project coordinators and installation teams, drives operational efficiency, and ensures high customer satisfaction. The Project Manager serves as the central point of contact for customer needs, quotations, technical issues, and program changes. If you’re a strong communicator, a natural leader, and thrive in a fast-paced, safety-first environment, we want to hear from you. Bring your skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. Let’s build something great together.

Requirements

• 7+ years of related Project Management experience. Industry related experience in automation tooling, manufacturing, or weld systems.
• 3+ years’ experience as frontline leadership of skilled technicians including machine builders, toolmakers, pipefitters, welders, electricians, robot programmers, controls designers.
• Financial acumen, Cost-to-Complete, budget accountability
• Strong technical knowledge of tool assembly processes and welding/automated systems
• HS diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Technical aptitude, Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, ERP systems, MS Project

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage automation installation service projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company goals. Ensure project and departmental milestones are met while adhering to approved budgets.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to support successful execution. Facilitate communication across engineering, design, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to maintain alignment on project deliverables.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for quotations, cost discussions, project changes, status updates, and contract-related inquiries.
• Partner with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost, lead time, and quality meet project expectations.
• As needed, lead technical team during the installation of service projects at customer sites. This includes assuring safe work practices, assigning work, tracking time and attendance, and leadership of the service installation team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and great benefits. Paslin offers a wide range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Life Insurance.
• A chance to improve your skills and your career. Paslin believes in investing in people and offers a variety of development programs with excellent opportunities for individual growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement.
• A supportive, collaborative team and a fun, engaging work environment. Check out our company page on LinkedIn to learn more about our values and see how we give back to our community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED