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Laitram Machinery · 4 hours ago

Project Manager - Engineering Group

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Laitram Machinery is currently seeking a Project Manager in their Engineering department. This role involves coordinating all phases of multiple projects related to automated industrial food processing equipment systems to enhance process efficiency for customers.

IndustrialIndustrial DesignManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Jason Enriquez

Responsibilities

Work with sales, engineering, and the customer to develop and ensure the optimal solution to the customer’s requirements

Ensure clear documented scope of work and alignment to requirements

Develop the project schedule (Engineering to Commissioning), and ensure all projects stay on budget and meet sales margin targets

Work with the Engineering team to track equipment design through the engineering release process

Coordinate with procurement and production to ensure on-time manufacturing completion

Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure on-time delivery

Work with sales, engineering, service and the customer to develop and document a plan for efficient installations and commissioning of equipment

Identify project risks and develop plans for risk mitigation

Facilitate the final quality review prior to shipping to verify equipment meets requirements

Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure timely, efficient project installation execution and completion

Prepare and run the post-mortem project reviews to benefit from 'lessons learned'

Communicate and interface with management, team members, and internal customers on project status and cost summaries

Willingness to assist in product testing and other project related tasks

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve Project Management efficiency

Qualification

Engineering DegreeBilingual (English/Spanish)Project ManagementMS ProjectAutoCadMechanical/Electrical AptitudeRelationship SkillsContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTime Management

Required

Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree

3 years or more demonstrated project management skills with multi-discipline design projects

Proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages

Experience with software essential to the job (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCad, SmartSheets)

Ability to lead/host team meetings virtual and in-person [Internal and External teams]

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to travel as needed (1 - 2 weeks/3 to 4 times a year)

Excellent relationship skills with customers, team members, subcontractors, internal customers, other internal resources (including management, engineers, and plant personnel)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Maintain poise and focus under time constraint pressures and adverse conditions

Ability to understand project requirements and define project scope, identify and allocate resources with the expertise to meet them, and coordinate resources to reach a successful outcome

Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude