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Project Specialist at Insight Global Project Specialist at Insight Global in Utica, Michigan Posted in about 18 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Title:

Project Specialist Job Location:

Sterling Heights, MI Duration:

1 year contract + potential extensions

Pay Rate:

$35/hour

Must Haves:

High School Diploma or GED 2+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a related administrative/technical support role (internships/co-ops accepted) 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (machining, gear manufacturing, automotive, or related) Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in a manufacturing environment. Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, timelines, and milestone tracking. Experience supporting project budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and financial reconciliation activities. Experience working directly with suppliers, contractors, and/or equipment vendors. Strong documentation and reporting experience, including project status updates and risk tracking Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly

Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field 2+ years of experience in automotive, powertrain, gear manufacturing, or machining environments Familiarity with gear manufacturing processes including hobbing, shaving, grinding, deburring, chamfering, blanking, and heat treatment Experience supporting capital projects and Appropriation Requests (ARs) Experience with budget tracking, purchase orders, and financial reconciliation Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, and PPAP Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma exposure (Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement) Experience coordinating contractors, equipment installations, and machine/tooling projects PMP or CAPM certification preferred

Job Summary:

The Project Specialist is responsible for managing the execution of plant-funded capital projects and quality improvement initiatives within a gear manufacturing and machining environment. This role serves as the primary liaison between gear machining engineering, quality, maintenance, skilled trades, finance, purchasing, and external contractors/vendors to ensure projects are properly scoped, funded, scheduled, and completed. Responsibilities include coordinating equipment installations, tooling and fixture upgrades, error-proofing initiatives, contractor activities, budget tracking, purchase order management, and project documentation. The Project Specialist will support manufacturing processes including hobbing, shaving, grinding, deburring, chamfering, blanking, and heat treatment operations while driving projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, cross-functional communication, project management capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through implementation and closeout.