Universal Machines Project Manager

GROB•Bluffton, MN

18h

About The Position

The Universal Machines Project Manager manages projects from technical, commercial, and timing perspectives. The role requires a solid background in the company’s products, the ability to independently develop quotes and update program schedules, and serving as the lead point of contact for customers. The position coordinates internal and external stakeholders and supports projects throughout their lifecycle, including cost management and customer runoff activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in or related to Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Industrial, or Automation Engineering; Accounting, Finance, or Economics; or Statistics, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, IT, or Computer Science.
Ability to comprehend 2-D drawings and 3D models.
Knowledge of mechanical design and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent leadership skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong math skills and understanding of mechanics.
Willingness and ability to learn new software, including AutoCAD, 3D design, quotation, data analytics, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps).
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide the team with deadlines for different stages throughout the project lifecycle.
Participate in project team meetings to answer questions and communicate schedule or budget changes.
Delegate project tasks to employees best positioned to complete them.
Make effective changes when presented with multiple options for progressing the project.
Perform quality control throughout project development to maintain expected standards.
Technically evaluate the scope of supply at order placement.
Prepare customer time schedules.
Analyze customer inquiries during the program and submit supplementary quotes.
Analyze quotation requests (RFQs) and scopes of work (SOWs), including creating new customer quotes.
Coordinate project involvement of key internal and external personnel and stakeholders.
Conduct program review meetings with customers.
Release internal job orders when an order is placed through the customer.
Manage project costs using a project cost book.
Support runoff tasks through customer coordination and checklists.