POSITION SUMMARY:

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and coordinate work to be estimated and distributed to the various internal process experts;
• Ability to understand the scope of work to bid;
• Drive & aid in the development of project time estimates by reviewing/processing customer purchase orders and contracts;
• Process/review customer purchase orders and contracts;
• Analyze job order cost variance reports for repeat quotes & orders;
• Prepare and/or update routings & bill of materials (BOM) as needed;
• Schedule and manage the Product Realization Process assuring accurate and thorough input by internal stakeholders;
• Work closely with senior management to ensure scope & direction is on schedule, as well as other departments for support;
• Ensure production schedule is coordinated with procurement team/outside vendors to maintain accurate project deadlines;
• Responsible & accountable for project completion ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met while cognizant of delivery dates & inventory levels for fulfillment;
• Build strong alliances across all functions and is a strategic liaison to carry out and fulfill projects within required timelines;
• Resolves project issues and ensures timely follow-up on all customer concerns;
• Coordinate APQP (advanced product quality planning efforts (FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, SPC a& PPAP) for new projects in conjunction with Quality Control, Document Control, and Quality Assurance areas;
• Participate in calls and attend customer meetings when required;
• Create and execute project work plans and revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope;
• Review deliverables prepared by the team before passing to the client;
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards including project documents are complete, current & stored appropriately;
• Minimizes the company’s exposure and risk on projects by maintaining project documentation, customer communications and understanding the valid requirements;
• Compiles and maintains control records and related files to release blueprints, drawings, and engineering documents to manufacturing and other operating departments;
• Examines documents, such as blueprints, drawings, change orders, and specifications to verify the completeness and accuracy of data;
• Overall support of Sales & Customer Service efforts as required;
• Confers with document originators or engineering liaison personnel to resolve discrepancies and compiles required changes to documents;
• Coordinates posts/changes to computerized or manual control records, releases documents, and notifies affected departments. Maintains related files;
• Adhere to Employee’s responsibilities outlined in Cygnus’ Health & Safety Policy.

Additional Skills & Responsibilities:

• 5 years of Project Management in a manufacturing environment required;
• Machining and contract manufacturing experience required;
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years of experience) required; Engineering preferred;
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus;
• Experience with quality system documentation practices;
• Knowledge of ISO, AS9100, and FDA concepts and guidelines;
• Strong communication, prioritization, analytical problem-solving, and organizational skills;
• Possess excellent written and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work on complex assignments in collaboration with various department system owners;
• Adaptable and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid changes;
• Presents a polished, professional manner and is eager to learn and be challenged;
• Proficient use of MS Office suite (including MS Project);
• Results and success-oriented, conveying a sense of urgency and driving issues to closure;
• Must be capable of working independently under minimal supervision and with others positively and collaboratively;
• Previous experience with Pro Engineering or Autodesk Inventor software is a plus;
• Ability to work in a manufacturing shop environment (including hot, cold, and/or noisy areas);
• Frequent hand-to-finger, handle, feel objects & tools, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing;
• Physically submit to periodic drug tests (employment is contingent upon favorable results).