Project Manager

Job Title : Project Manager

Department : Engineering

Reports To : Director of Engineering

Exemption Classification : Salary, Exempt

Summary : To be the primary advocate and principal influence in the activities relating to the company product lines, including application, concept design, project / product management, and engineering.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM DUTIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with a wide range of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and service to provide product definition responsive to customer needs.
• Will act as one of the technical leaders for a particular product line.
• Assist the Ransohoff sales engineers and the representatives, when necessary, with product opportunities including joint sales calls and / or presentations.
• Have responsibility and accountability for gross margin and “On Time” delivery of product line machinery.
• Give support / guidance to Proposal Department where special features and specifications are required.
• Provide technical assistance to Ransohoff personnel and customers relative to the product line.
• Responsible to lead machine safety design initiatives.
• Assist in forecasting / scheduling of projects and manpower.
• Review JCR’S, pricing and prepare customer POC letters.
• Will be required to lead project teams and R & D initiatives.
• Will be required to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Will provide mentoring, employee development, coaching, and leadership of team members.
• Responsible for project assignments.
• Responsible for project budget compliance and schedule adherence.
• Other functions as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Direct to all project team personnel. General to Manufacturing, Sales / Service, Purchasing and Accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and / or Experience : Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and 5 to 7 years industry related experience. Experience with SolidWorks and / or AutoCAD. Must have good Microsoft products experience.

Language Skills : Must be able to communicate verbally and / or in writing with other employees, other departments, supervision, customers and management. Must have above average ability to express oneself in written and verbal form. Must be able to present information to groups of employees, customers, vendors etc.

Mathematical Skills : Must be able to perform advanced level mathematics reasoning (algebraic formulas, trigonometry and strength of materials for example), as well as use calculations consistent with the design of equipment in the cleaning equipment industry.

Reasoning Ability : Be able to identify work process problems and possible solutions.

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations : Maintain local, regional and / or national membership in appropriate professional organizations / associations.

Physical Demands : Sit at workstation for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to adjust visual focus. May be required to reach, stoop and / or bend on an as needed basis. Must be able to climb stairs as necessary. Some travel will be required.

Work Environment : Traditional office atmosphere. Temperature standard. Quiet noise level. May be required to go into factory environment.

Travel : Must be able to periodically travel to customer’s jobsite for project reviews, startups, machine commissioning and warranty work as dictated by project. All projects do not require travel, most stays are from 1 to 2 days some could be more.