Automation Sales Project Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead customer project kick-off meeting to obtain scope of project(s)

• Guide in the definition of project scope and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility

• Lead design kick off meetings for new projects or engineering changes

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

• Coordinate project status meetings with managers

• Discuss overall project objectives, milestones and any current issues

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

• Ensure resource availability and allocation

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

• Report and escalate to management as needed

• Delegate project tasks based on team members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels

• Coordinate Road Tech teams for upcoming support travel.  Follow up with road tech teams to ensure you receive reports post trip.  Respond to and coordinate course of action for needs for additional support

• Perform other related duties as assigned

​

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with shipping department what tooling is shipped and when

• Update and communicate delivery date changes

• Update and communicate job scope changes

• Receive and follow-up with customer phone calls

  • Delegate requests as needed​

• Provide sales support during virtual and onsite client meetings​

• Handle customer service inquiries, including warranty issues

• Organize and schedule fixture reviews

  • Customer reviews, Safety audits and Gage R&R studies​

​

Additional Essential Behaviors

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

• Work overtime as assigned

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on rapport building, listening and questioning skills

• Must handle high levels of stress in a positive manner

• Use and continually develop leadership skills

• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency

​

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma

• Solid works experience

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

• Familiar with design of manual work stations (Work performed by an individual)

• Familiar with design of automatic stations (Work performed via Robot or combination of linear actuators)

• Familiar with design integration of pneumatic cylinders, linear bearings, clamps, and electrical devices

• Familiar with design of manual gages (sheet metal, castings, weld components)

• Proven working experience in project management

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

​

Preferred but not required:

• GD&T knowledge

• Ergonomics Knowledge

• Automotive experience

• Familiarity with document management software (EPDM)

• Familiarity with project management solutions

• Knowledge of tool steels, mild steels, and alloys

 

Benefits

Aggressive Tooling understands that taking care of your needs as our team member is one of the most important things we can do. Therefore, as part of our commitment to our team, after an introductory period, we offer a generous benefit package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Life, Short and Long Term disability insurance

• 401(k) profit sharing plan

• Quarterly profit sharing plan

• Paid vacation and holiday

• Flexible working hours and workweeks