Project Manager

Axis Automation is looking for a career-oriented Project Manager to join a dynamic, tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. We're a company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!

Axis Automation leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations. 

Position Title: Project Manager
This is an on-site role in Grand Rapids, MI. Axis does not currently offer remote positions or relocation assistance.

Position Description: The Project Manager is responsible for execution of automation projects from award kickoff through closure, with significant responsibilities including customer support, performance relative to schedule and cost objectives and scope tracking. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Follow active equipment projects from customer order through completion
• Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet customer, quality and cost goals
• Ability to review project requirements and identify scope changes
• Execute to various customer milestones and coordinate all relevant necessary resources
• Interact with suppliers and cross functional team members from Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management and Manufacturing to solicit input establishing project proposals
• Lead, coach and motivate project team members on a proactive basis
• Preparation and communication of project status meetings and escalation of critical issues.
• Professional management of customer relationship and requests
• Real-time communication with Axis departments on project developments
• Assist in supporting other company-wide projects and departments as needed
• Develop tools and best practices for project management and execution
• Complete “lessons learned” evaluations to help improve on future projects
• Travel to support project milestones, meet customers, and support occasional proposal activities

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or significant experience directly managing engineering-based projects
• 4+ years of experience in automation or engineering services industry
• 2+ years of experience in Project Management with budget responsibility
• Experience with tool design and welding applications preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of Project Management best practices and processes
• Proficiency utilizing common project management tools (Microsoft Teams, Excel, timeline tracking, etc)
• Financial and analytical aptitude
• Ability to stay highly organized and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to travel
• Risk management and proactive mitigation planning