Project Manager

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 This is a full-time on-site role with flexible hours for a Project Manager. The project manager reports to the program manager and is responsible for the management of a subset of company laser welding systems and related industrial automation projects. They have an emphasis on project management through maintenance of schedules, resources, budgets, and customer communications. They provide a source of integration between disciplines including customers, engineering departments, manufacturing, service, and upper management. This role strives to bring alignment to all functional groups to prioritize tasks and deliver customer products on time.

The project manager is also responsible for contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement plans across the organization. Coordinating with management as well as engineering and manufacturing employees; they generate strategies to optimize efficiency and productivity. They also analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement.

This role provides guidance to engineering and manufacturing to improve quality of JT Automation products through design and production. Where applicable, this role may also assist with mechanical or electrical design and programming when needed and able.

Opportunities for Growth

At JT Automation, we believe in investing in our people just as much as our technology. New employees are welcomed into an environment where they can continually learn, take on new challenges, and expand their skills. We’re committed to promoting from within, providing clear paths for career advancement, and recognizing the talent and dedication of our team. When you grow, we grow. We’re proud to build a workplace where long-term success is shared.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and adapt project structures, work breakdown structures, and sprint tasks.
• Assist with technical decisions, priorities, and project scope management.
• Coordinate meetings and communication across stakeholders, customers, and vendors.
• Oversee day-to-day project activities including reporting, logs, resource allocation, and documentation.
• Ensure cross-disciplinary requirements are met to achieve or improve deadlines.
• Assist in maintaining organization-wide project status reports.
• Provide leadership and guidance across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and other functions.
• Develop and implement strategies, policies, and process documentation to optimize efficiency, compliance, and productivity.
• Analyze data to drive improvements, corrective actions, and process streamlining.
• Monitor trends and technologies to enhance operations and adapt to market shifts.

Non-Essential Duties

• Assist with design and assembly of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Work with engineers to test systems and programming and validate compliance with customer requirements.
• Perform modifications to existing components to solve manufacturing issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the engineering field or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
• Familiarity with industrial automation
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, production workers, customers, and vendors.
• Self-sufficient and independent work style with general supervision.
• Hands-on experience in the design and implementation of electro-mechanical systems

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Certification is a plus (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or other PM certificates)
• Experience or knowledge of welding and/or laser applications.

Specialized Equipment Knowledge

• Machine shop tools (knee mill, engine lathe, surface grinder, belt grinder, etc.)
• Manual, electrical, and pneumatic hand tools (Calipers, height stand, dial indicator, micrometer, etc.)
• Electrical fabrication equipment (Soldering iron, crimping tools, panel fabrication, etc)

Specialized Software Knowledge

• Project Management Software Experience (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet’s, Asana, etc.)
• Microsoft Office Suite including Visio
• SolidWorks CAD and Electrical are a plus

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide a supportive environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical with HSA and/or HRA reimbursement
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance-Pd by Employer
• Voluntary Insurance Riders
• 401k with Company Match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Company Functions

Equal Opportunity Employer 

It is JT Automation’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race/color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by law.