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Panasonic Connect North America · 1 week ago

Project Manager- Robotic Welding

Hilliard, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $115K/yr

Panasonic Connect North America is a leader in providing innovative solutions, and they are seeking a Project Manager for Robotic Welding. The role involves managing project execution, client relationships, and technical sales support for welding systems in the USA and Mexico, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

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. Forecasts and gnat charts may be necessary

Qualification

Welding SolutionsRobot ProgrammingProject ManagementMechanical EngineeringPLC ProgrammingCAD/CAMClient ManagementSalesforceSAPCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Manage projects, internal staff assigned to projects, field staff assigned to projects, subcontractors, as well as the client

Individual is responsible for managing client expectations, project profit and loss, project expense, project design, project schedule, project procurement and management of project subcontractors and related budget

Provide administration management for documentation and reports as they relate to project execution and deliveries

Forecasts and gnat charts may be necessary

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

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

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