Project Manager

Project Manager 
 

We are looking for a Project Manager for our Huntersville, NC facility. In this role you will be responsible for the coordination of all aspects  (Cad design/review, establishment of schedules, timelines and deliverable deadlines, supplier performance, etc.) of the production of Metal Matrix Component (MMC) parts at Oerlikon’s Huntersville facility. Ensure the timely completion of all deliverables in accordance with customer specifications and company targets. (i.e. profit, unit cost, product and process design, capital investment, quality and safety).

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop process for production of MMC parts within Oerlikon’s Huntersville facility
• Act as Main Liaison between Technical Sales team and Huntersville MMC Mfg facility, incl. participation in all customer technical reviews and communicate technical requirements back to plant.
• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of CAD Documents.
• Ensure Supplier performance to ensure conformance with technical and quality requirements.
• Develop all SAP numbers, Routings, BOMs, etc required to produce a finished part.
• Develop quality process for inspection and acceptance of parts prior to shipment.
• Maintain Project tracking within CRM.
• Provide recommendations on opportunities for continuous improvement and enhancement to via process adjustment and/or CAP-Ex.  
• Ownership of assigned projects from inception to end of warranty
• Ensures that all project deliverables and requirements are met
• Effectively communicate project status and proactively manages risk
• Participate in weekly cross functional team meetings
• Supervision of in house resources including: drafting, Field Service, Coating Services, short run cell, and assembly cells in the building and testing of MMC. 
• Acts as primary interface between Huntersville facility and customer for all project updates and issues related to schedule and production and quality.
• Initiate the review of lessons learned/best practices of other programs and document new ones from each project
• Support of attainment of the business objectives
• Introduction and implementation of measures for compliance with business objectives
• Securing highest possible internal and external customer satisfaction

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Mfg Experience
•  > 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2-5 years of Project/Program management experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Training in Project Management Techniques
• Must be capable and efficient at handling multiple projects of medium to high complexity with multiple ongoing tasks each.
• Knowledge of and understanding of basic industrial utilities
• Competent with MS Office software (especially MS Project, Excel)
• Knowledge of CAD software ( AutoCAD) helpful
• Internal and external project presentation
• Competent contact to customers and suppliers

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us
 
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 
 
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide. 
 
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
 
If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.
 
Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: 
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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