Welding Project Manager

Overview

Provide Project Management and Technical Sales support for all welding turn-key systems that go from less than 1M USD up to 15M USD in USA and Mexico. The chosen candidate will be responsible to execute every project according to the specified quality, agreed lead time, and within financial goals.

At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business. As part of our team, you will push boundaries, take action, and face challenges alongside our customers to innovate experiences that define the changing world of work.

Responsibilities

What You'll Get to Do:

Project Manager Accountabilities

• Responsible for overall project Profit and Loss under Director - will typically manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting Business Development activities at the same time.
• Work with Systems Engineering, Contract Engineering, Factory, and Implementation Staff to complete project requirements on time and on budget.
• Regularly report project and staffing issues to GM Delivery for Engineering & Project Management.
• Manage client expectations and interface with client personnel, working to build positive, long-lasting relationships with all clients.
• Work with subcontractors, engineers, architects, and consultants to provide complete system solutions for our customer.
• Provide a high level of leadership and guidance to field teams.
• Work with clients to achieve satisfactory completion and final project acceptance/signoff on all projects.
• Close coordination with the Sales, Operations and Service organizations is always required.
• Ensure proper documentation of all aspects of Project IE: Safety compliance, Timeline, drawings, user manual
• Be capable to manage complex technical, commercial and financial conversations with the customers in Mexico and USA, with our partners in Argentina, USA, Brazil, and Mexico, and also within Panasonic North America and Panasonic Japan.
  
  

Management Accountabilities

• Work within the project P/L budget
• Manage all subcontractors to on time on budget on scope performance and report to GM
• Determine staff needs and technical skills required to ensure performance on the project meets with customer expectations and Panasonic budget needs and requirements.
• Understand scope of work to create and submit change orders for out-of-scope work.
• Manage and form winning teams to execute projects on time, on budget, to complete customer satisfaction with minimal supervision.
• Includes writing scopes of work for subcontractors and evaluating and negotiating those scopes of work.
  
  

Business Development Accountabilities

• Acts independently to support customers and sales in winning unsolicited project opportunities.
• Understands technical, operational, management and sales related issues of customers and staff in the Automotive markets.
• Travel as needed to support projects and sales opportunities.
  
  

Engineering Accountabilities

• Support technically challenging engineering requirements with sophisticated software and hardware needs on projects that are very large and technically diverse.
• Support customer design requirements from conceptual design through “As Built” phase of the design process.
• Continue to maintain technical capabilities in the following technical areas: Robot and systems, Welding machine, PLC programing, automation/control systems, interactive display control systems and technologies that support these technically welding systems.
• Fully follow established Engineering & Project Management standards and guidelines possible given the specific needs of the customer.
• Support sales staff on technical aspects to provide arc welding solutions, electrical and mechanical machine components specifications
• Perform reach, access, and cycle time studies
• Expand vendor data base and maintain vendor selection matrix
• Manage projects, internal staff assigned to projects, field staff assigned to projects, subcontractors, as well as the client.
• Individual is responsible for managing client expectations, project profit and loss, project expense, project design, project schedule, project procurement and management of project subcontractors and related budget.
  
  

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

Education & Experience

• Requires an Associates or BS in the fields of Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or other related bachelor’s degree and experience in welding industry.
• Prior experience in project management integrating complex welding solutions in the automotive market is required.
• Previous experience delivering international welding turn-key projects up to 15 MUSD
• Understanding of arc welding process, robot programming, system controls PLC, HMI, pneumatics, communication protocols
• Capable of reading and interpreting 2D and 3D: system lay-out drawings, electrical prints, pneumatic prints, fixture design drawings including tolerance stack-up and tuning, sensor functions
  
  

Competencies

• Associate Project Managers must be capable of working with subcontractors including electrical / mechanical contractors, engineering and design professionals, etc. in a high-pressure dynamic production environment.
• Must be capable of solving complex project and engineering challenges with minimal assistance. Focus on and promptly manage through any sensitive or critical project issues.
  
  

Communications

• Communicates with other Panasonic engineering staff and Executive Management, key customers, executive and project management staff for our clients and partners.
• Must be able to speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese to match with our requirements in Brazil, Latin America, and USA.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Up to 70% travel, primarily to various locations in North America where projects are being executed. May require international travel to validate product functionality and receive factory sign off. Adherence to corporate travel and entertainment policy is required.
• Required to be fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese
• Must have experience working with customers in USA, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.
• Capable of lifting over 50 pounds, standing for long periods on factory floors, and maneuvering in factory production environments and confined spaces to execute technical activities.
• Capable to define colors especially green, red, blue, black, and yellow. These colors are for identify electric pole.
• Capable to handle industrial tools such as screwdriver, wrenches, pliers etc.
• Ability to work with partners different time zones
• “Get the job done” mentality
  
  

What We Offer

• High Performance Culture
• A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Rewards and Recognition
• Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units
• Competitive compensation packages
• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Volunteer time off
• Total Well Being Program
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

The salary range below is just one component of Panasonic Connect's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

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