Project Manager II

SMC Ltd.•Devens, MA

2d•$86,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

In the position of a Project Manager, you will manage and oversee the development of new projects from quotation support, through development and validation of molds, equipment, and manufacturing processes, and successful transfer to Manufacturing. SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering preferably Plastics.
A minimum of seven years of experience, preferred, in the Plastics Industry, preferably Injection Molding.
Capable of Multi-tasking, organized, excellent time management skills.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Strong technical and proposal writing skills.
Must have strong presentation skills.
Ability to exercise strong judgment in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD software. Solidworks is preferred.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Solidworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead small development project and support SMC project team on development and/or sustaining projects.
Work with internal and external resources to research, design, and develop the all of the necessary elements of the project – molds, tooling, processes, automation, fixtures, EOAT, secondary equipment, etc.
Effective use of personal and team, and organizational communication. As the primary interface good communication skills and responsiveness are required.
Develop project timelines that support our quoted lead-times, and incorporate the customer requirements for validation, pilot builds, and approval.
Manage project to ensure that we meet the customer deliverables and complete a successful development so that we meet the quality and financial requirements of the project.
Deploy good project management techniques with internal and external teams – Action item lists, meeting minutes, strong communication skills, setting priorities, seeking other assistance as required.
Be the primary technical interface with customer.
Gather product requirements from the customer.
Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, engineering standards and customer requirements and specifications.
Provide technical support and input in the areas of product design, material selection, mold design, manufacturing, secondary operations, validations and other areas related to our industry.
Ensure that mold, process, or assembly testing is performed in a manner that will give us a thorough development, and a robust manufacturing process.
Lead efforts to determine test and DOE objectives. Resolve issues that are found during testing. Write and review reports as related to the project including validation reports and summaries as needed.
Develop and gather all the necessary documentation during the project set-up and development phases. Develop the Device Master Record (DMR), and ensure that internal documentation and systems are up to date at the time of the Release to Manufacturing (RTM).
Regular Attendance on site at our Santa Rosa, CA facility.
Provide internal support for the project after RTM, and resolve any new issues that develop.
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by following all company safety policies and procedures.
Work with the operations team to ensure seamless release of products to manufacturing.
Other duties as assigned.