Panasonic Connect North America · 13 hours ago
Project Manager- Robotic Welding
Hilliard, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $115K/yrPanasonic Connect North America is seeking a Project Manager for Robotic Welding to provide project management and technical sales support for welding systems across the USA and Mexico. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, while fostering strong client relationships and leading field teams.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
All projects must be properly vetted to abide by Panasonic strict guidelines to mitigate risk to the company
All projects must be executed on time
Project Management includes but not limited to; Turnkey Systems, Pre-Engineered Systems and Stand Alone Products
Responsible for overall project Profit and Loss under Welding Manager - will typically manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting Business Development activities at the same time
Regularly report project and staffing issues to ?GM Delivery for Engineering & Project Management
Manage client expectations and interface with client personnel, working to build positive, long-lasting relationships with all clients
Work with system integrators, distributors, partners, subcontractors, engineers, Japan colleagues, architects, and consultants to provide complete system solutions for our customer and remain on time and within budget scope
Provide a high level of leadership and guidance to field teams
Work with clients to achieve satisfactory completion and final project acceptance/signoff on all projects
Close coordination with the Sales, Operations and Service organizations is always required
Ensure proper documentation of all aspects of Project IE: Safety compliance, Timeline, drawings, user manual
Work within the project P/L budget
Manage all subcontractors to on time on budget in scope performance and report to Welding Manager
Determine staff needs and technical skills required to ensure performance on the project meets with customer expectations and Panasonic budget needs and requirements
Understand scope of work to create and submit change orders for out-of-scope work
Manage and form winning teams to execute projects on time, on budget, to complete customer satisfaction with minimal supervision
Includes writing scopes of work for subcontractors and evaluating and negotiating those scopes of work
Acts independently to support customers and sales in winning unsolicited project opportunities
Understands technical, operational, management and sales related issues of customers and staff in the Automotive markets
Travel as needed to support projects and sales opportunities
Support technically challenging engineering requirements with sophisticated software and hardware needs on projects that are very large and technically diverse
Support customer design requirements from conceptual design through 'As Built' phase of the design process
Continue to maintain technical capabilities in the following technical areas: Robot and systems, Welding machine, PLC programing, automation/control systems, interactive display control systems and technologies that support these technically welding systems
Fully follow established Engineering & Project Management standards and guidelines possible given the specific needs of the customer
Support sales staff on technical aspects to provide arc welding solutions, electrical and mechanical machine components specifications
Perform reach, access, and cycle time studies
Provide administration management for documentation and reports as they relate to project execution and deliveries
Qualification
Required
Provide Project Management and Technical Sales support for all welding turn-key systems, standard pre-engineered systems and standalone robot products in USA and Mexico
Responsible for overall project Profit and Loss under Welding Manager - will typically manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting Business Development activities at the same time
Regularly report project and staffing issues to GM Delivery for Engineering & Project Management
Manage client expectations and interface with client personnel, working to build positive, long-lasting relationships with all clients
Work with system integrators, distributors, partners, subcontractors, engineers, Japan colleagues, architects, and consultants to provide complete system solutions for our customer and remain on time and within budget scope
Provide a high level of leadership and guidance to field teams
Work with clients to achieve satisfactory completion and final project acceptance/signoff on all projects
Close coordination with the Sales, Operations and Service organizations is always required
Ensure proper documentation of all aspects of Project IE: Safety compliance, Timeline, drawings, user manual
Work within the project P/L budget
Manage all subcontractors to on time on budget in scope performance and report to Welding Manager
Determine staff needs and technical skills required to ensure performance on the project meets with customer expectations and Panasonic budget needs and requirements
Understand scope of work to create and submit change orders for out-of-scope work
Manage and form winning teams to execute projects on time, on budget, to complete customer satisfaction with minimal supervision
Includes writing scopes of work for subcontractors and evaluating and negotiating those scopes of work
Acts independently to support customers and sales in winning unsolicited project opportunities
Understands technical, operational, management and sales related issues of customers and staff in the Automotive markets
Travel as needed to support projects and sales opportunities
Support technically challenging engineering requirements with sophisticated software and hardware needs on projects that are very large and technically diverse
Support customer design requirements from conceptual design through 'As Built' phase of the design process
Continue to maintain technical capabilities in the following technical areas: Robot and systems, Welding machine, PLC programming, automation/control systems, interactive display control systems and technologies that support these technically welding systems
Fully follow established Engineering & Project Management standards and guidelines possible given the specific needs of the customer
Support sales staff on technical aspects to provide arc welding solutions, electrical and mechanical machine components specifications
Perform reach, access, and cycle time studies
Manage projects, internal staff assigned to projects, field staff assigned to projects, subcontractors, as well as the client
Provide administration management for documentation and reports as they relate to project execution and deliveries
Requires an Associates or BS in the fields of Automation, Mechanical, or other related bachelor's degree and experience in welding industry
An understanding of arc welding process, robot programming, system controls PLC, HMI, pneumatics, communication protocols
Capable of reading and interpreting 2D and 3D: system lay-out drawings, electrical prints, pneumatic prints, fixture design drawings including tolerance stack-up and tuning, sensor functions
Ability to utilize CAD/CAM or SolidWorks
Project Managers must be capable of working with subcontractors including electrical / mechanical contractors, engineering and design professionals, etc. in a high-pressure dynamic production environment
Must be capable of solving complex project and engineering challenges with minimal assistance
Communicates with other Panasonic engineering staff and Executive Management, key customers, executive and project management staff for our clients and partners
Must be able to speak English
Ability to utilize other tools such as Salesforce, SAP and other platforms as they are introduced
Travel is required to primarily various locations in North America where projects are being executed
May require international travel to validate product functionality and receive factory sign off
Adherence to corporate travel and entertainment policy is required
Travel 25%- 75%
Capable of lifting over 50 pounds, standing for long periods on factory floors, and maneuvering in factory production environments and confined spaces to execute technical activities
Capable to define colors especially green, red, blue, black, and yellow
Capable to handle industrial tools such as screwdriver, wrenches, pliers etc
Ability to work with partners and customers different time zones
'Get the job done' and a 'winning' mentality
Preferred
Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Project Management experience preferred
Prior experience in project management integrating complex welding solutions and jigs in the automotive market is desired
Benefits
Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date.
Company
Panasonic Connect North America
Panasonic Connect is a B2B company offering device hardware, software, and professional services for the connected enterprise.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Doreen Bryant, DSL
Talent Development Partner
Nancy Terselic
Inside Partner Support Manager
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