Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager

Overview

ACTIA Corporation has been manufacturing quality vehicle electronics and diagnostic equipment for growing markets such as Off-Highway, Bus & Coach, Truck & Fleet, Marine and Specialty Vehicles for over 30 years. ACTIA Group is an international group based in Toulouse, France. We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Elkhart, IN. The Project Manager is a hands-on working member of the Engineering team who assists all departments in producing a smooth, efficient flow of quality work through the company.

This position requires someone with a proven track record for completing projects on time and on budget with little or no supervision, demonstrating good leadership skills, and working well with other departments.

• Drives the standard APQP process for all customer and internal R&D projects
• Creates project feasibilities, to include project timelines and requirements documents
• Oversees the writing of the project functional specification, design and manufacturing test requirements
• Reviews and approves the project test plans and reports (hardware, software, mechanical & system)
• Manages project schedule and updates accordingly
• Manages project budget and monitors variances
• Schedules and oversees design reviews (hardware, software, mechanical & system)

• Creates/manages/maintains all product documentation (including all subcomponents) from project feasibility through production release
• Creates/manages/maintains Engineering Change Notices and associated documentation
• Maintains time records and project reports

• Oversees the making of all prototype parts and assemblies
• Assists in the production startup of products; collaborating with other departments for completing prototypes and projects

• Primary liaison to customer through product development lifecycle for engineering-related activities
• Assists in other areas when requested

• Ensure legal compliance with state, federal and OSHA requirements
• Ensure ISO procedures are followed
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

• Movement - occasionally move about inside the office and on the production floor; may reach with hands and arms; may stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects and tools
• Operate/Use - operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ascend/Descend - rarely ascend/descend stairs
• Communicate - frequently communicates with co-workers, managers and supervisors; able to exchange accurate information
• Transport - may lift or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Work Environment - relatively quiet but fast paced
• Travel - occasional travel to customers and vendors, with overnight stays, may be required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering-related discipline
• PMP certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience in an engineering-related product or service; electronics industry preferred
• Recent experience with automotive electronics or similar/related industry manufacturing preferred
• Experience in mechanical design and manufacturing principles and acceptable practices is required
• Experience in software development principles is preferred
• Leadership, excellent verbal and written communication in technical and business contexts

• Quality Focus
• Leadership
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving

• Competitive salary
• Career advancement opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life and Disability insurance
• HSA Match
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Generous paid time off policy
• Flexible Schedule
• Employee Gym on site

ACTIA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. ACTIA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics or statuses.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.