Project Manager

Scope:
The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the mold and tooling program for specific accounts. This position will be the lead contact for all projects related to mold management and care of our clients mold and tooling assets along with various other related projects.

Ideal Candidate will have:
• 7+ years engineering project management within plastics and/or related manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of mold and tooling engineering a plus.
• Capable of managing a team of engineers & multiple projects.
• Understanding of engineering practices and tools for managing engineering projects.
• Understanding of quality systems which contribute to ensuring the clients molds are in a state of readiness and have the ability to produce conforming parts in an ongoing basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS-Projects.
• Skills in Auto-Cad or Solid-Works is a plus.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Plan and execute internal and external projects.
• Coordinate annual engineering reassessment(s) with the client suppliers and engineers.
• Advise the clients mold management team regarding manufacturing site visits for mold and tooling assessments.
• Coordinating and managing tooling work that requires the asset to be sent to a Tool Shop.
• Project Team Leader (PTL) responsible for following up on action items related to:
• Overseeing the work order process to ensure planned and unplanned tooling needs are met and quotes are loaded in COAST System, when required.
• Analyze and distribute Engineering Exit Reports to the client and COAST Teams.
• Communicate issues that require attention and/or funding related to mold / tooling health.
• Coordinate and initiate periodic calls with manufacturing sites to ensure readiness of mold and tooling assets at each supplier location.
• Coordinate and present tooling status reports during meetings with the client and COAST Leadership Teams.
• Function as Point Of Contact (POC) for suppliers and communicate internally and externally regarding work requests, funding requests, and quality and processing issues.
• Plan and manage engineering kickoff meetings between the client, manufacturer, and tool shop vendors for new mold and refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate and deploy Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Engineering assistance.
• Securing quotes for funds and purchasing requirements for mold and tooling assets.
• Provide quarterly budget and spending projections to the client and COAST Leadership