Project Manager

Davis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass over 14 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical and packaging.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. This position oversees and facilitates multiple projects with the objective of meeting the expectations of the customer while meeting the schedules, budgets, and Davis-Standard agreed objectives. This individual will provide the motivation for assigned projects to move them forward from the point of sale until the projects have been accepted by the customer.

Major Responsibilities:

Hold requisite meetings during the project cycle; kickoff, integration, pre-assembly, pre-test, and customer FAT

Serve as primary customer point of contact from order receipt through commissioning

Confirm project budget and timeline are attainable during kickoff

Provide weekly status updates to the sales team

Input and maintain milestone dates in MRP System

Manage customer invoicing schedule

Generate purchase requisitions for resale items

Manage timeliness of vendor delivery of approval drawings and equipment

Provide regular status updates to customers

Monitor costs throughout the project cycle and take action on any potential overruns

Revise line item specifications as required

Work with engineering managers to keep releases on schedule assisting in resolution of any issues delaying design

Work with planning and purchasing to assist in resolving issues delaying delivery of all components to meet kit dates.

Monitor assembly progress against the schedule to insure ready for test dates are met. Work with assembly manager to resolve delays and bring additional resources to bear if needed

Work with sales, engineering and testers to resolve issues identified during test

Oversee customer Factory Acceptance Tests as needs

Confirm all test hits are addressed prior to sign off for shipping

Coordinate freight with customers

Assist customers with installations as required

Coordinate line startup and commissioning with customers and service department

Ener warranty orders as needed

Other duties as directed by the Program Manager and/or Site Management.

Qualifications:

Education

A four-year degree in engineering is preferred. Other technical degrees will be considered with additional engineering or project manager experience.

Experience

Minimum 5 years project management experience required in an engineered component/manufacturing environment.

Travel is a necessity when required to support project execution.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills including the ability to navigate typical business programs and media.

Previous working experience with MRP/ERP

Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite and Windows; Outlook, Word, Excel, Windows, Adobe Acrobat

Knowledge of the equipment, the industry, and processes is preferred.

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