Project Manager, Engineering

The Project Manager, Applications Engineering will manage projects that support highly engineered machines with supplier products and process activities in line with the current Okuma corporate business model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Clearly and methodically organize business needs into applications engineering projects and build detailed engineering projects plans by:

Planning: Define and clarify project scope

• Develop the project plan
• Develop the project schedule
• Develop policies and procedures to support the achievement/success of the project objectives
   

Organizing: Determine the organizational structure of the project team

• Identify roles and positions
• Identify services to be provided by external companies
• Define staff to support the project objectives/scope
   

Leading: Setting team direction

• Coordinating activities across different organizational functions
• Motivating team members
• Assigning work
   

Controlling: Defining project baselines

• Tracking project progress
• Project status reporting
• Determining and taking corrective actions

Engage in advanced product development activities

Travel as needed to support project activity/approvals/milestones

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering - preferred
• Certifications: CMfgE or CMfgT,   Project Management Professional (PMP) – preferred but not required
• Minimum of 10 years of Machine Tool applications experience
• Familiar with the type of components being machined/processed in various industries - Oil/Energy, Aerospace, Construction, Fluids And or Medical.  
• Familiarity with modern CNC machines and controls (preferably Okuma)
• Familiarity with modern cutting tools, a wide range of manual and hydraulic work holding, robotic systems and automation, as well as SPC.
• CAD, CAM knowledge
• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes and design; all aspects of workholding and cutting tools, material science engineering, machine design; control systems and automation; advanced concepts and principles
• Business management knowledge
• Project/Program Management training and skillset
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple processes and priorities effectively. Proven ability to lead large projects effectively using project management tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, PC skills
• Ability to write/develop detailed documentation and reports
• Customer focus - proactively finds ways to exceed customer needs