Project Manager, Global Stamping

You Will:

• Coordinate and effectively run meetings to resolve issues related to design, installation & execution of both stamping equipment & building construction.
• Lead technical design meetings for building construction.
• Coordinate equipment installations with facility construction teams.
• Create and modify Microsoft Project schedules.
• Ensure the project team is prioritizing tasks and completing them to meet project milestones.
• Report out project updates to Executives.
• Understand product design changes on manufacturing equipment.
• Mitigate risks, as well as to recognize optimization opportunities.
• Manage internal Lucid Customers, assesses needs regarding priorities, deadlines, and quantities, driving suppliers for on time deliverables.
• Manage on-site installation planning with equipment integrators.
• Track and manage equipment trials for SOP.
• Run launch activities for equipment.
• Generate RFQs for Stamping equipment and vet integrator proposals.
• Develop and execute FAT/SAT requirements for equipment buyoffs with integrators.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Support vendor selection for all applicable equipment related to the manufacturing line.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
• Travel up to 40% to visit suppliers (US and International).

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• A Technical Apprenticeship with 5+ years of experience required.
• Experience in Program Management / Engineering experience in a high-volume stamping and building construction environment
• Working knowledge of current manufacturing techniques in a stamping manufacturing environment with extensive aluminum Class A, BIW and Closures parts. Equipment, tooling, metal stamping, assembly and testing. (Tandem, progressive, blanking, and transfer stamping).
• Experience with working with diverse suppliers from different countries.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Effective skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of individuals from varying economic, social, and educational backgrounds in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, time management and analysis skills.
• Must be capable of working with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and management on a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to remain current with state-of-the-art technologies and practices related to the metal stamping process as well as develop innovative solutions when necessary.
• Must have the ability to travel internationally.
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, CATIA is a plus.