Project Manager

Arnold Machine, Inc. is a leading provider of custom automated equipment and robotic solutions for OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers. Our team of highly experienced mechanical and electrical engineers collaborates to design and build innovative solutions that drive customer success. We are seeking a detailed-oriented, organized, and results-driven Project Manager to lead projects from production through installation ensuring profitability, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Project Teams Leader, the Project Manager is responsible for executing team-based projects by managing timelines, resources, and performance from start to finish. This role ensures projects meet specifications, stay within scope and budget, and are delivered on time. The Project Manager also serves as a key link between the operations team, customer, and company leadership; proactively managing communication, documentation, and overall project performance. 

Responsibilities: 

• Define work plans for projects lasting several months to over a year, including key milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies 

• Manage internal/external activity to ensure on-time completion and accountability to project deliverables 

• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and customers 

• Lead team discussions to prioritize project activities while balancing budget, timeline, scope, and risk 

• Negotiate change orders and project terms with both vendors and customers 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies 

• Bridge communication between engineers and operation team to resolve design and production questions 

• Work closely with accounting to deliver accurate forecasts during the project 

• Lead system debugging, internal testing, and external acceptance testing 

• Ensure technical documentation is current and complete, including ISO documents, project schedules, and O&M manuals 

• Provide oversight during installation and start-up at customer sites to ensure satisfaction 

• Conduct quality inspections and initiate corrective actions when needed 

• Partner with the Planning and Scheduling Coordinator to ensure on-time project delivery 

• Maintain updated final project documentation and coordinate coverage during planned time off 

• Travel is required for quote presentations, project kick-offs, and onsite installations/start-ups 

Qualifications: 

• 2 plus years of proven experience managing complex projects in industrial automation or manufacturing, with a focus on meeting milestone driven deadlines 

• Requires on-site presence in Tiffin, OH during the initial training period, with potential for future flexibility, candidates must be prepared to work in person for success 

• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a detail oriented and budget conscious approach 

• Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to navigate crucial conversations and hold team members accountable 

• Demonstrated financial acumen with accurate forecasting abilities 

• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus and efficiency 

• Proactive problem solver who takes ownership of both successes and challenges