Project Manager in Bensalem, Pennsylvania at AIRLINE HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the lifecycle of engineering projects from initial receipt of order to delivery and final closure. The PM has the autonomy to make project decisions in order to maintain the scope, schedule, and budget as defined in the internal/external contract documents. Exercises independent judgment with regard to matters of significance. This position reports to the PM Manager. This is a fully onsite reporting to Bensalem.

Responsibilities:

Managing multiple engineering projects of varying values concurrently Maintain intimate familiarity with contract scope; pursue clarification from sales and/or customers when neededIdentify scope creeps as they occur and request change orders in conjunction with the Sales group prior to executing the modified scopeMonitor and control project budget and spending Stand as the project’s primary point of contact between the customer and Airline Hydraulics; Manage customer relationships and expectationsStand as the project’s primary point of contact internally within Airline Hydraulics; Facilitate communication between the different Airline Hydraulics groups internally including Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Order Processing (OPG) as well as outside contractors as needed. Coordinate project meetings with stakeholders when needed (internal and external kickoffs mandatory); Record and publish meeting notes to stakeholdersWithin the project team, define roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project; Coordinate responsibilities between the 3 Engineering Groups within Airline as required.Plan and generate project timelines using industry-standard tools (e.g. Gantt Charts); Develop full-scale project plans defining project tasks and resource requirementsMonitor project progress according to the established baseline throughout the lifetime of the project; Identify schedule creep before adverse impact occursTrack project deliverables, documentation submittals, as well as delivery of purchased items per schedule; Expedite delivery of items as required by project timelineRegularly report project status to internal and external stakeholders as required by the schedule; Hold internal parties accountable for keeping the schedule.Make sure that all parties involved with the project have needed information (e.g. Approvals, Specifications, etc.) and resources to accomplish their tasks by the scheduled deadlines.Bring in required authorities within Airline Hydraulics to make executive decisions as needed. For example, Change Orders of substantial costs or Warranty costs going against a project will require management Approval. Coordinate with Engineering and QA groups to ensure deliverables meet customer specifications

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceAt least 3 years of relevant work experienceMust be able to interpret instructions from multiple coworkersMust be a team playerAbility to read and understand hydraulic and mechanical blueprints is a plusWorking knowledge of Monday.com, Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and OutlookWorking knowledge of AutoCAD is a plusPrecise detail orientation and focusStrong communication, organization, and time management skillsFamiliarity with hydraulic machine parts is a plusExperience working in a manufacturing or production office environment is preferred

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire datePTO accrual begins upon hireReferral bonuses100% employee-owned plus 401k with company match