New Grad- Project Manager, Manufacturing

Exol•USA Remote & Travel - MI, MI

5d•$82,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a new graduate to join its External Manufacturing organization as a Project Manager. The role supports coordination across manufacturing programs while building cross-functional experience and developing toward a program management career. The new graduate will work with experienced project managers and receive coaching, mentorship, and hands-on training. The External Manufacturing team works with suppliers and programs involving automation, steel and structural components, bots, new product introduction, conveyors, and battery swap initiatives. The role collaborates with quality, logistics, procurement, planning, suppliers, and manufacturing, and includes exposure to manufacturing and quality activities. Onsite work at supplier and manufacturer locations is required, along with work in the Detroit, Michigan area 3 to 5 days per week. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Interest in developing a career in project or program management within a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with project and productivity tools such as Jira, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft Project.
Ability to collaborate across quality, logistics, procurement, planning, suppliers, and manufacturing.
Ability to work onsite in the Detroit, Michigan area 3 to 5 days per week and spend time working in manufacturing environments.
Willingness to support different product lines or functional areas based on business and project needs.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company headquarters.

Responsibilities

Work alongside experienced Project Managers, learning through coaching, mentorship, and hands-on project coordination.
Coordinate project activities and follow up with vendors and cross-functional partners to help keep work moving forward.
Participate in project and product-line meetings, helping coordinate activities, information, and follow-up actions.
Support projects involving new product introduction, automation, steel and structural components, bots, conveyors, and battery swap initiatives.
Collaborate across quality, logistics, procurement, planning, suppliers, and manufacturing to understand each function's role in project execution.
Gain exposure to manufacturing and quality activities, including time working directly in manufacturing environments.
Work onsite at supplier and manufacturer sites to support program delivery.