Project Manager with Engineer Support

Weco Manufacturing • Ontario, NY

189d

About The Position

The Project Manager position will be responsible for management of high profile and complex projects from start to finish. This role will also work with employees on the shop floor to improve efficiency, safety, and quality of manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Confident decision-making ability
• Capable of participating in cross-functional settings and working with support functions, manufacturing, quality engineer, and facilities.
• Support cost reduction & continual improvement activities.
• Analyze raw data and generate usable reports.
• Knowledge of print reading and understanding of common GD&T practices.
• Understanding of common sheet metal fabrication practices.
• Knowledge of materials and their chemical and physical properties.

Responsibilities

• Spearheads C.I.P. to optimize workflow in both engineering and manufacturing.
• Comprehends military and customer driven specifications called out on drawings and determine how to process the parts in accordance with the specifications required.
• Works with QC to ensure all QMS requirements are being met during job routing.
• Understands ISO 9001 workflow requirements and follow such procedures.
• Builds B.O.M. on job routers to conform with customer material requirements called out on the print, parts list, and or contract.
• Reviews customer supplied purchase orders and contracts to ensure we meet all order requirements and build notations in the work instructions.
• Orders specialty material, hardware, and finishing supplies pertaining to the job or project assigned.
• Works with QC to review material certifications from vendors and sign off that they meet the called-out requirements from the contract.
• Effectively communicates any issues encountered while working on assigned projects back to supervisor and the customer as needed in a professional and timely manner.
• Leads post and pre-production reviews on defense projects during first run or after encountering issues.
• Creates measurable KPI’s that will quantify success on critical to plant growth projects.
• Provides support as Engineering Manager back up.
• Interprets customer supplied drawings and determine the best method of manufacturing considering the equipment available and the current manufacturing schedule.
• Writes work instructions in detail pertaining to any one of the fabrication processes.
• Utilizes 3D CAD software to help shop floor employees better understand the manufacturing process of various parts.
• 3D model customer parts using their supplied drawings utilizing CAD software.
• Uses 3D CAD software to flatten sheet metal parts and call out tooling requirements to the floor employees to increase set up efficiency.
• Program machines. (laser, turret)
• Supports the shop floor in any fixture design / work holding suggestions and optimize quality outcome.
• Utilizes Mastercam, SolidWorks, Radan, Epicor, or similar software when required, to communicate effectively to the shop floor.
• Maintains revision control of manufactured parts using our ERP system.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees