What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Projects Manager position at Weber Food Technology?
Job Title :
Engineering Projects Manager
Department : Engineering
Reports to :
Senior Director of Technology
Supervisory Responsibilities :
None
Position Summary :
The Engineering Projects Manager is responsible for the initiation and realization of major development projects in the North American market.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead development projects starting in pre-sale together with Director of Technology, Business Development and Sales Department.
- Creation of new line solutions for North American market
- Initiate and maintain liaison with Customers, Sales Department, Engineering Team, and other contacts to facilitate development project activities.
- Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor / Control and Close capital equipment projects in varying scope, complexity and quantity.
- Requisition equipment, supplies, materials and labor from 3rd party vendors, where required.
- Provide technical sales support and consulting, including equipment selection and configuration, equipment capability, equipment layout / drawings, project feasibility / execution, performance feasibility, testing execution and criteria, risk analysis, contract review.
- Duties as assigned.
- Direct activities of selected projects to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and allowed budget by executing prescribed project management process, including, but not limited to : facilitating coordination meetings, running acceptance testing, organizing installation / commissioning plans, managing action register and follow-up on deliverables, conferring on issue resolutions with internal teams, consulting with customers on project execution, closing and hand-off to continued support.
- Represent Weber, Inc. in customer project related meetings
- Attend strategy meetings as a representative of the project department.
- Formulate reports and work with other departments to formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, scheduling, etc. where required. Report audience can be management, factory and / or customer.
Required Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience
Other Requirements
Position Type : Full Time
Classification : Exempt / Salary
Travel Requirements :
North America, Europe, 20-40%
Behavior Standard
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a respectful manner to get along with customers, co-workers and management. Always strive to provide the Perfect Portion.
