Project Manager

Re:Build Manufacturing • Rush, NY

4d

About The Position

Cutting Dynamics, LLC is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in Avon, Ohio. They have been serving aerospace and other industries for over 30 years. The Mission of Cutting Dynamics is to provide unmatched value to customers in need of high-quality components, assemblies, or kitting needs within the aerospace industry. We accomplish this through an established system of measurable objectives, industry-leading technology, and continual improvement.
Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.
Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Requirements

• Three to five years of similar related experience
• A college degree in a non-technical discipline (e.g., BBA, BA, or BFA)
• Or Achievement of journeyman status in a recognized trade, (Achievement of formal certifications recognized in industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree)
• Or In-depth industry and job specific technical skills acquired through a combination of formal instruction and on-the-job training

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, milestones, resource requirements, budget, and metrics.
• Simultaneously manage typically 5 or more projects of varying size, type, and complexity, including customer production programs (involving both inhouse production processes, and outside processes), Lean event completion plans, and other strategic initiatives, which often span multiple of CDI’s 4 local sites, and at times involve other Re:Build entities elsewhere in the USA.
• Coordinate efforts with Re:Build’s Program Management Office (PMO), where applicable.
• Implement and maintain project governance structures appropriate to project scale and complexity.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate activities across departments, driving accountability without direct report authority.
• Monitor project progress and performance such as quality metrics, production schedules, delivery commitments, costs and profit.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and escalate appropriately with proposed solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Identify critical path activities and proactively address constraints and bottlenecks.
• Understand and apply customer and industry standards and specifications.
• Facilitate problem-solving initiatives and drive teams toward resolution of technical and operational challenges.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders and team members, and with customers.
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to leadership and stakeholders, and to customers.
• Step in to “fix” troubled projects midstream (not all “projects” are projects from the outset).
• Lead and/or participate in the preparation of proposals and quotes.
• Synthesize data and information to guide business decisions.
• Conduct project reviews and capture lessons learned, and apply accordingly to subsequent projects.
• Manage, coach, and mentor other project managers (direct reports).
• Serve as a point of escalation for other project managers.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, processes, and best practices.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree