Project Manager - Tube Metal Fabrication

The Project Manager manages a variety of accounts and projects and evaluates new plans, various procedures in the production process, and maintains communication with vendors and clients. The Project Manager works to understand the needs of the customers and fulfill their requests throughout all MEC Tube facilities. In addition, the Project Manager has responsibilities in the manufacturing facility, ensuring projects are running smoothly.

 

• Leads assigned programs from project award through launch, and support through end of program
• Has thorough understanding, documentation, and attainment of both external clients and internal stakeholders requirements for quality, capacity, timing, and product characteristics
• Develops from the requirements a clear path with task breakdown, assigned owners, budget, timing, and major milestones
• Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, and market demand
• Manages proactive customer communications (meetings, reports, etc) building working relationships with open and honest communication
• Anticipates any issues and roadblocks to communicate to internal and external customers
• Initiate and obtain approval of Major Expenditure Authorizations (MEAs) for program related equipment and tooling
• Ensure compliance with IATF16949, MEC’s APQP and other applicable procedures and policies including completion of gate approvals
• May perform other duties as assigned

 

Reporting Structure

This role will report to the Engineering and Quality Manager and work closely with the Sales Group. This role will have no direct reports.

 

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college in business, engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of two years of project management experience

Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project.

Demonstrated knowledge of Metal Fabrication techniques, including weldments, laser cutting, and press brake operations.

Experience in implementing and optimizing business processes is required.

Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification is highly desired.

Proficient with MRP systems,  Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Time management and interpersonal skill are required.

 

Travel

Hybrid work and travel up to 20% - this role will support MEC Tube facilities in the US but will be based out of the Neillsville plant.

 

Our MEC MissionWe empower our team to create premium products and solutions for our customers, enabling growth for our employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve.MEC has been named the largest metal fabricator in the nation for 13 years running, and we are just getting started. MEC is a growing manufacturer that has been around for over 75 years. But don’t let our age fool you. We have the most state-of-the-art equipment and machines in the business, which means our customers and employees alike are working with the best in the industry.