Project Manager

ATS Corporation•Woodbridge, NJ

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at ATS Test where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world. ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. The ATS Test Division specializes in developing custom in-process and End-of-Line Test Systems to meet and exceed the customer’s needs. We are part of the Industrial Automation group with a strong focus on EV products including battery cell, module and pack leak and functional testing but also serve other industries including the Life Sciences group, Aerospace Industry, traditional automotive, specialty products and the growing Fuel Cell market. ATS Test provides PC based solutions for complex test systems that need high accuracy, high data collection and advanced analysis. Our core competencies include electrical functional testing, electro-mechanical testing, pneumatic and hydraulic leak and flow testing.

Requirements

Must have experience managing automation projects in excess of $1 million with multiple disciplinary teams.
Must have a proven track record of providing positive leadership and coordination to a multi-disciplined project design and assembly team.
Must have acted in a leading role, preferably as a Project Manager, with a minimum of (5) five years’ experience in a variety of projects/markets on a multidiscipline team.
Must have a practical working knowledge of robots, PLC’s, instrumentation or other machine controls packages, sensors and pneumatics.
An ability to work effectively with customers according to deadlines and under pressure-filled conditions is essential.
Must be familiar with the use of computerized word processing and computerized spreadsheets and AutoCAD or similar drawing package.
All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.
Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defect in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable
Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Nice To Haves

Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
Preference will be given to those who possess an excellent manufacturing or process engineering background, a superior mechanical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams to deliver contracted scope, meeting codes and standards.
Serve as main customer contact; maintain regular written and verbal communication, documenting key events and issues.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop and implement risk management plans.
Plan projects, allocate budgets for labor/materials, oversee schedules, and assign resources.
Monitor project progress, resolve team conflicts, and track contract changes via Change Order Requests.
Manage project financials: coordinate billing, invoicing, milestone documentation, and customer approvals for payments and closure.
Prepare accurate financial/resource forecasts and management reports.
Elevate deficiencies to department managers or Program Manager.
Foster team morale and efficiency; mentor and lead by example.
Ensure compliance with ATS procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Business Conduct.
Oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance; conduct hazard assessments, audits, and ensure training per matrix.
Implement corrective measures for unsafe conditions/acts; provide supervision and instruction.
Ensure provision and maintenance of safe equipment and PPE; enforce ARC Flash and Shock Hazard PPE requirements.
Attend HSE Due Diligence training and support CSA pressure boundary component testing as needed.
Advocate for customer satisfaction; proactively address concerns and escalate as required.
Partner with ATS account managers and assist Applications Engineering with quotations and customer interactions.
Attend project status meetings; may report to Program Manager for larger programs.
Track and execute contract changes only after customer agreement.