Project Manager (LS Chicago)

ATS Life Sciences Chicago is a fast paced, exciting and progressive company experiencing incredible growth! We are currently looking for reliable, ambitious and hardworking employees to join our team. As a company, we pride ourselves on building a culture that values employees and promotes innovation, diversity, excellence in communication and commitment to personal/professional growth. Join our team and you will find we advocate a healthy working environment and opportunities to experience the rewards of contributing to a proactive and competent team.

ATS is looking for a Project Manager with a "passion" for machine automation and project management who will manage most aspects of the development and implementation of automation projects. The Project Manager will take the projects from original concept through to final implementation while ensuring long-term customer satisfaction and repeat business.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale automation projects up to $4M in combined volume in order to provide a quality machine, on time and under budget.
• Serves as primary interface with the customers, sales, engineering and operations in order to identify and resolve technical, schedule and financial issues.
• Reviews high-level project deliverables based upon User Requirements and schedules/prioritizes them accordingly.
• Prepares and presents progress reports, schedule updates, project reviews and performance reports to the Director and Customers as required.
• Develop risk mitigation plans to prevent overruns to budget and schedule.
• Proactively identifies and manages changes in project scope, identifies potential problems, and devises contingency plans.
• Integrates financial data for multiple projects through the estimated cost to finish process on a weekly basis.
• Develops the Risk Assessment Plan requirement of ISO 13485 via procedures within our Business Quality Management System (BQMS).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideal candidates will have experience working in a discipline related to mechanical or electrical engineering and have experience in machine building or OEM automation
• Bachelor of science degree in engineering/manufacturing/management or equivalent experience; two - five (2- 5) years in automation project engineering).
• Must be a success-oriented individual who overcomes obstacles both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in risk management, project planning, project estimation, and project monitoring
• Strong problem solving, planning, and project management skills
• Ability to read and understand the scope of work
• Broad knowledge of automatic assembly equipment (mechanical and controls)
• Detail oriented.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual acuity - Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing ability - Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working conditions - The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure. to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time
• Must possess a valid passport (or be able to obtain one) for periodic travel outside of the United States.

We are an equal employment employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.

Join the Winning Team at ATS Automation, a great place to automate your future! Take your place among the best in the business, and grow your career with the Life Science Systems Chicago division at ATS. We attract some of the most talented and motivated individuals from a range of fields, with our global offering and growth opportunities as we expand throughout the world. We want you to be a part of our TEAM!!! Learn more about us here!

Work in an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality.

Benefits ATS Life Sciences Chicago offers:• Competitive compensation package• Comprehensive benefits (including health, dental vision and employee assistance program)• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Eligibility• 401k with employer match• Tuition reimbursement• Wellness reimbursement• Paid time off• Annual paid volunteer day off• Fully climate-controlled environment• Professional growth opportunities• And more!

(link is to https://www.atslifesciences.com/)