Job Description
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager with a passion for precision and innovation? We're looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. This role encapsulates prototype project coordination, vendor communications, production scheduling, and customer fulfillment.
You'll receive clear technical direction from Function Coordinators and Specialists while executing established procedures for managing external manufacturing partnerships, coordinating project workflows, and ensuring prototype deliverables reach customers on time and to specification.
This role requires someone who thrives on precise execution, understands the urgency of prototype manufacturing timelines(CNC and 3D Printing), and can maintain quality standards while managing multiple concurrent projects with varying technical requirements.
Responsibilities:
Process purchase orders and track order status for outsourced prototype work and materials.
Receive and inspect vendor deliveries against technical specifications and quality standards.
Use basic measurement tools (calipers, micrometers) to verify dimensions and tolerances.
Update vendor tracking systems and databases with delivery status and quality data.
Coordinate shipping logistics for outsourced work (material delivery to vendors, prototype returns).
File vendor documentation, contracts, and quality records.
Follow up on routine vendor communications as directed by specialists.
Assist with vendor scorecards and performance data collection.
Communicate technical specifications to vendors.
Report quality issues or delivery problems.
Required Qualifications:
Experience: 1-2 years in manufacturing operations, prototype shops, supply chain coordination, or technical vendor management.
Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, basic GD&T callouts, and manufacturing specifications.
Measurement Skills: Comfortable using basic measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) for quality inspection.
Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to track multiple projects simultaneously without dropping details.
Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication for vendor coordination and customer updates.
Software Proficiency: Comfortable with order management systems, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a shop floor environment, including lifting packages to 50 lbs.
Desired Qualifications:
Previous experience in CNC machining, prototype manufacturing, or job shop environments.
Knowledge of common machining processes (milling, turning, grinding) and manufacturing terminology.
Experience with 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS) and post-processing techniques.
Familiarity with ERP or job tracking software used in custom manufacturing.
Understanding of shipping considerations for precision parts (moisture control, anti-corrosion, packaging for delicate features).
Experience coordinating with technical vendors or managing procurement in manufacturing settings.
Exposure to rapid prototyping environments with rush timelines and changing priorities.
Benefits:
401(k).
Dental Insurance.
Health insurance.
Vision insurance.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us:
At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we've been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.
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