Project Manager

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You are someone who sees opportunity, is not afraid to question, loves a challenge, and ultimately wants to deliver the best service you can to our customers. 

Location: Apahida, Parc Nervia, Street Constructorilor, 38

Department: Operations / Industrial Engineering / Project Management

Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Occasional travel to other company sites may be required.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial transfer and industrialization projects in a manufacturing environment involving machining and mechanical assembly. The role involves managing product transfers between sites and ensuring successful ramp-up, including budgeting, FAI, PPAP, process development, and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle product transfer projects across sites
• Manage project budget, schedule, and resources
• Coordinate industrialization: process validation, work instructions, tooling
• Ensure FAI and PPAP completion
• Oversee machinery installation and integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Manage risks and corrective actions
• Train production/technical staff
• Support production ramp-up to meet KPIs
• Report project progress and key milestones

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or similar
• 3–5 years experience in manufacturing project management
• Knowledge of machining (lathes, milling), assembly, lean principles
• Experience with industrialization, FAI, PPAP, transfers
• Proficient in project tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organization
• Ability to manage cross-functional priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or Prince2 certification
• Experience in multi-site or multinational environments
• ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Familiarity with tooling, layout, or automation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.