Manufacturing Project Manager; Exentec

Position: Manufacturing Project Manager (Exentec)
Description

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Exentec is currently seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager in our Phoenix, AZ office. This role leads complex projects for a high‑precision manufacturer of electromechanical integrated systems. This role operates in a fast‑paced, highly technical environment and requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including Business Development, Design Engineering, Operations, and customers.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

* Meet with customers and internal teams to define project scope and develop comprehensive project plans for electro‑mechanical equipment.

* Review engineering documentation packages, identify gaps, and ensure readiness for quoting and project launch.

* Organize and structure customer technical data packages to support quoting and launch activities.

* Analyze technical data packages to develop and structure intended BOMs and lead project quoting efforts.

* Apply knowledge of ANSI standards, material selection, DFM principles, value‑added analysis, and electrical schematic interpretation.

* Engage directly with manufacturing personnel on the production floor to provide guidance and resolve project‑related issues.

* Maintain familiarity with relevant industry standards, including SEMI S2, CE, and UL508A.

* Identify appropriate supply chain partners and lead materials and supply chain teams through quoting activities. Consolidate material and labor costs to produce accurate customer quotations.

* Negotiate project deliverables, including pricing and lead times, with customers.

* Serve as the voice of the customer within internal organizations, ensuring a clear understanding of requirements and effective milestone management.

* Expedite operations to address schedule delays and adjust plans to accommodate unforeseen conditions.

* Define inventory and purchasing parameters such as minimum order quantities and restocking levels.
* ]Create and report material shortage information.

* Identify issues, risks, and opportunities within project processes and determine when corrective action is required.

* Participate in production meetings and help resolve unplanned events that affect project timelines and customer commitments.

* Act as the subject matter expert for assigned projects, serving as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams.

* Review purchase orders and contracts to ensure all requirements are accurately captured in customer submittals.

* Prepare professionally formatted proposals that clearly communicate the scope of services included in quotations.

* Actively participate in weekly contract review sessions.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Show your expertise

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Business Management.

* PMP certification preferred.

* Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.

* Experience with Global Shop ERP is a plus.

* Strong understanding of capital equipment manufacturing processes within the semiconductor and/or medical equipment industries.

* High proficiency in interpreting engineering drawing packages, from detailed requirements through multilevel BOM structures.

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macros, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.

* Familiarity with Power BI, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Project.

* Flexibility to work overtime, holidays, and off‑shift hours as needed to support business requirements.

* Ability to travel up to 25%.

About Exentec

Exentec, a member of the Exyte Group, provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle, leading through its innovative technology, engineering design services and delivering world-class contract manufacturing services for the aerospace, defense, next-generation telecommunications, medical, and semiconductor industries.

Non-Solicitation

We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any Exyte employee, or its subsidiaries, may be contacted by Exyte, or its subsidiaries, without obligation to the third-party agency.

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