Project Manager

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions): Review project proposals and plans to determine project scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of a project Develop and maintain project schedules, review status reports, and implement schedule modifications as required Manage projects from order receipt through customer acceptance and final payment Plan and coordinate project personnel and resources to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.  Assists in coordinating the logistics of machines from their European supplier. Including U.S. Customs clearance and domestic transportation Interfaces with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems Interfaces with equipment suppliers regarding project requirements and schedules Coordinates the delivery of supplier components in a timely and cost-effective manner Maintain project-related technical documentation and records  Coordinates the information exchange between customer, RSM and internal groups Support Service and Applications Engineers in the field with questions and concerns while at customers Assists in maintaining technical information database for product groups Assists with the procurement of project related purchased materials, parts, supplies, equipment and services, as assigned  Investigates new developments related to material and supplies and suggest procedures designed to reduce costs and improve quality  Participates in applicable training to increase knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve higher level project engineering position requirements   Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience in Related Field, Skills, etc.): Associates or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in a related discipline; and three to seven years related experience and/or technical certification or equivalent combination of education and related job experience Basic to intermediate knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanical blueprint reading and trouble shooting skills Basic to intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD software  Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software (ex: Excel, Word and Outlook), Microsoft Project Experience in customer relations; communicating with and solving customer problems   Preferred Qualifications (Certificates, Training, Licenses, and Experience): Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systemsAbility to conduct business in the German language PSP certification Other (Supervisory Responsibilities, Physical Demands, Working Conditions, Travel): The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles and moderate noise level Occasional overnight domestic and international travel are required Core Competencies: Job Knowledge Initiative Decision Making Problem Solving Adaptability Time Management and Productivity Quality Communication Customer Service Results Driven United Grinding North America, Inc. is a committed employer of EOE, including Disability/Vets