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What they do
A Manufacturing Project Manager maintains relations between the manufacturing company and the clients to which it sells and distributes. They manage a variety of accounts and projects; they also assess new build plans, assess various procedures in the production process, and maintain an open line of communication with vendors and clients. The project manager works with the company's customers directly to assess and help meet their needs. In addition, the project manager has responsibilities in the direct manufacturing facility. They ensure that safety guidelines are met and any potential risks are eliminated.
$113,007 / year median in Massachusetts
+10% projected growth
Job Description
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIREDSKILLS/EXPERIENCE
):- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience building relationships across functional teams
- Secret clearance required to start
- Microsoft Office experience
- 3+ years of Project Management experience
SKILLS MATRIX
- Ability to Work Independently
- 1•2 Years •Detail oriented•1•2 Years •Planning and Organizing Skills•1•2 Years •MS Office•2•4 Years • SAP•1•2 Years
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for Advanced Programs. Maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Advanced Test Equipment (ATE) programs; ensuring alignment with milestones and resource plans. Act as primary material procurement liaison for Advanced Programs, overseeing requisitions, receipt verification, and kitting operations. Identify and drive continuous process improvement initiatives that boost project execution efficiency and improve documentation quality. DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) experience a plus. You will serve as a Project Engineer within the Chelmsford Engineering & Technology (E&T) organization, supporting the Integration & Test Equipment (IT&E) Department. In this role you will plan, organize, track, and report on activities for Advanced Programs (AP). Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:- Serving as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for AP
- Maintaining and updating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with milestones and resource plans
- Acting as the primary material procurement liaison for AP, overseeing requisitions, receipt verification, and kitting operations
- Identifying and driving continuous process improvement initiatives that boost project execution, efficiency, and improve documentation quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(DESIREDSKILLS/EXPERIENCE
):- Project Management proficiency and experience with Earned Value Measurement (EVMS).
- Experience working in defense company with engineering or manufacturing background.
- Experience building relationships and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- SAP experience is a plus
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Accredited Bachelor's Degree.
WORK HOURS
- 4/10-1st Shift
ADDITIONAL
- Clearance required to start.