Project-Manager – Vehicle Assembly in Vance, Alabama at SWJ TECHNOLOGY, LLC

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a savvy milestone achieving a Project-Manager.
This is a project-based contractor role based in Vance, AL that requires onsite presence at the car manufacture’s assembly operations. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
This role will focus on Timeline Coordination for various complex projects in the assembly shop, involving many departments (Equipment planning, Factory Planning, Conveyor Planning, Logistics Planning, etc.).
Projects include two major shutdowns to be planned, and detailed plans to execute both shutdowns are needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Timeline Coordination to ensure no conflicts exist to do all the technical and process changes required for the new project
• Ensure all assembly-related timelines are up to date in C place.
• Work closely with each planner to ensure the right level of detail is included to identify conflicts for installation
• Lead workshops to dive deep into the details from all planners and resolve conflicts
• Facilitate the development of detailed timelines from each stakeholder.Primary format for the project is C place, but more detailed timelines are required in Excel or other format (i.e. MS Project) for detailed timeline and work coordination
• Coordinate and manage large-scale shutdown activities, ensuring seamless execution of equipment integration and installation
• Managing a large team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
• A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Professional experience in an engineering oriented environment with a manufacturing setting, with strong emphasis on equipment and tooling projects, project management, and strong hands-on capabilities.
• Experience managing larger teams and a strong understanding of the complexities involved in executing large shutdown periods, including equipment integration

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proven experience in project coordination, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams during critical project phases such as shutdowns

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Vance, AL
• Schedule: 40 hours/week
• Overtime: As required
• Duration: ASAP, contractor position through mid-2027 with extension highly likely

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.