Manufacturing Project Manager

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We're looking for a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our team in Simi Valley, CA. The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and monitoring all project activities—from small R&D efforts to large, complex production systems. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Production, and Procurement teams to ensure delivery of fully integrated, high-performance automation solutions. Offering a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $125,000, this position provides both professional and personal growth opportunities in an innovative, fast-paced environment.

This role requires a manufacturing-focused project manager, not an IT project manager. Please review the full job description before applying. If this opportunity aligns with your background and goals, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

You will also receive a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. If you are passionate about managing automation projects and motivated to deliver measurable results, this role offers an excellent platform to showcase your leadership.

Since 1977, ATC has been redefining what's possible in custom automation. From concept to commissioning, we partner with leading brands across the globe to design and deliver custom machinery that drives efficiency, precision, and long-term performance. Our automation expertise spans critical industries that shape the way we live and move—Life Science, Transportation, Consumer Products, and General Industry.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure schedules, requirements, and budgets are met
• Identify project issues, facilitate resolution, and track corrective actions
• Manage customer relationships including acceptance testing, satisfaction, change orders, and ongoing communication
• Prepare and deliver project reports such as status updates, schedules, action items, and resource utilization
• Collaborate with Engineers to address ECOs, NCRs, and technical challenges
• Develop and maintain project management processes, procedures, and documentation
• Lead post-project reviews with stakeholders to capture lessons learned
• Track, analyze, and act on key project performance metrics
• Document and distribute meeting minutes and project communications

• 2+ years of experience in a Project Management role
• Strong background using formal project management methodologies
• Experience leading interdisciplinary project teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with strong documentation and note-taking abilities
• Broad understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes
• Customer-facing experience with the ability to manage relationships and expectations

• Project management experience in custom automation or machine-building environments
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• PMP Certification
• Familiarity with controls and software concepts
• 5+ years of Project Management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Project PWA

• Work in standing/sitting position continuously
• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
• Physically be underneath machines working overhead
• Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• VISUAL ACUITY:
  Near acuity with or without accommodation
• HEARING Ability:
  Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose, with or without accommodation

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This job description is subject to change but will remain in effect until superseded or canceled in…