Project Manager
Date: May 18, 2023
Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37405
Company: Lincoln Electric
Tennessee Rand, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, is a full service automation integrator. We provide engineering, machining, and integrated robotic systems with core competencies in advanced welding system design, high-quality weld fixtures, robotic integration, process automation, and ongoing service and support.
Req. ID: 22893
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
TRAINING
- A general knowledge of the Quality Program Manual
- A thorough knowledge of WI-39
- A general knowledge of manufacturing processes
- A thorough knowledge of Tennessee Rand Equipment Build Standards
- A thorough knowledge of Tennessee Rand Technical Guidelines
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years experience in equipment and tool build environment
- Minimum 1 year as a PM1 supporting PM group
- Capable of providing technical solutions to project requirements
- Communication skills
- Customer relationship skills
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to the following)
PM level 2 will be responsible for small projects with the support of the PM team to help guild them through the PM process. As the PM gets more comfortable large projects will be assigned. The PM 2 will also work with the team to improve our process’s to help stream line the PM program.
- Follow Established Procedures
- Follow procedures described in Work Instruction WI-39 unless otherwise instructed by management.
- Customer Support
- Maintain and resolve issues lists with current and recent projects.
- Maintain schedules of projects and keep customer informed.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings with customer and Tennessee Rand personnel.
- Project Release
- Attend project release “kick-off” meeting.
- Resolve any issues determined during the kick-off meeting, internally and/or with the customer.
- Send order acknowledgement to customer.
- Maintain cost tracking and control worksheet.
- Submit scheduling information for project to be added to company schedule task sheet.
- Create master project schedule (Microsoft Project or Smart sheet).
- Assemble documents into project binder on line and Hard copy as needed.
- Management of Project Internally
- Resolve issues determined during project kick-off meetings and design concept meetings, internally and/or with customer.
- Coordinate and attend internal and customer design review meetings.
- Create project issues list at or before customer design review, and maintain regularly throughout all phases of the project until completion.
- Coordinate the resolution of technical or cost issues caused by changes at any point during the project, internally and/or with the customer.
- Adjust master project schedule and company task sheet as needed to reflect changes determined during design, assembly, integration, and installation, or caused by the customer.
- Resolve with management any internal department schedule issues caused by changes in the project schedule.
- Resolve with customer and internal management any possible due date change requirements.
- Coordinate an integration kick-off meeting.
- Document and communicate to the customer the quantity of components required for each phase of integration (development, sample runs, run-offs, etc.) and document and inform all involved parties of problems due to low quantities or late deliveries.
- Coordinate customer sample production and component inventories. The Integration Project Leader should be informed in advance about these activities and component availability.
- Coordinate internal system review (run-off) of project in integration phase and complete quality assurance forms, a minimum of 3 days before customer run-off of project if possible.
- Coordinate customer run-off activities.
- Submit requests to the CAD Detailing Team for documentation to be generated and delivered to the customer.
- Document shipping approval and then inform shipping personnel.
- Management of Project Externally
- Arrange with the customer to have the facilities ready for receipt of the equipment. Provide information to Shipping Manager to arrange shipping the equipment to the customer.
- Initiate an installation planning meeting between the Integration Project Leader and the customer at the start of the installation phase. Attend this meeting and installation/in-plant run-off phase when possible.
- Update project issues lists as necessary to document project requirements during installation and run-off phases, until final customer approval is obtained.
- Document customer approval and then inform billing personnel.
- Analysis of Project
- Update project cost tracking sheets on a weekly schedule and submit to management.
- Conduct closed order analysis at conclusion of project.
- Cooperate with Account Manager in conducting customer satisfaction surveys.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.
Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world. With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges. It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!
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Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Automation
Section: Wayne Trail Technologies (US76)
EOE, including disability/veterans
Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga
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