Integration Project Manager

Starting salary range: $70,000 - 100,000 depending on experience. 

PTO upon hire, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits are offered immediately upon employment, 401(k) after 6 months.

Overview:  As an Integration Project Manager for Merrill: A Keel Company, you will  be responsible for managing internal and external assembly and integration activities in coordination with the manufacturing and  quality teams. You will organize, coordinate, and monitor assembly and  integration processes at the discretion of the company schedule, and  will collect and generate any and all necessary reports and  documentation for assigned integration projects. 

Job Functions:

• Responsible for developing manufacturing methods and processes,  writing operation sheets for products or tools, troubleshooting  manufacturing problems, reviewing drawings and designs during the  development phase, and/or preparing time studies and estimates for  project planning, among other diverse duties.
• Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, materials, or methods of manufacturing.
• Attends kick-off meetings and coordinates with APEX during the planning and launch phase of new integration projects.
• Responsible for developing execution budgets and accountable for successful completion to planned budgets.
• Manages and communicates resource needs on a project basis.
• Holds/attends key informational and follow-up meetings to keep all projects on time and within the planned budget.
• Coordinates effective launch plan and timeline to successfully complete all integration responsibilities.

Physical Demands: Moderate physical stress, moderate to high mental stress due to the vital nature of the position and impact position has on customer satisfaction and future business.

Work Environment: While at Keel facilities, typical office and shop floor environments can be expected, therefore occasional exposure to debris, fumes, moving machinery, and other hazards can be expected. As this is frequently a hands-on position with the integration project team, similar physical precautions are required, including use of PPE such as hardhats, safety glasses, and safety toed shoes where required. May travel to on-site integration locations as well.

EEO STATEMENT 

KEEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes equity and respect for all. The job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Six or more years of experience in integration and design, product  launch, supplier development, inspection, and continuous improvement.
• Must be able to develop manufacturing plans and utilize PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, lean manufacturing, or similar.
• Proven cost reduction and quality improvement experience.
• Necessary professional skills include fixture design, product gauge  design (strong GD&T background is especially important), cycle time  reduction, manufacturing statistics such as Cp, Cpk, Ppk, SPC, et cetera), metallurgy, casting process, material removal process,  inspection, and quality.
• Must have familiarity with tooling selection, root cause analysis,  manufacturing trouble shooting and preventative maintenance, cycle time  and manufacturing efficiency calculations, and supplier development.
• Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Well-qualified candidates will possess strong communication skills,  exceptional written and verbal communication skills, be confident,  motivated, trustworthy, and a team player.
• Should be able to write plans and reports, and manage deadlines and multiple ongoing assignments concurrently.