Project Manager-Equipment Manufacturing Engineering Group

Intralox
flexible benefit account, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
Feb 25, 2025
Intralox, L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic belts, is currently seeking a Project Manager in the Equipment Manufacturing Engineering Group (EMEG) based at our Baltimore, Maryland facility. This person is a proactive, self-managed individual with experience in project management and change management in a dynamic environment. EMEG is committed to supporting warehouse and assembly operations through innovation and continuous improvement. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide. Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 45 years. Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset. Responsibilities: Manage warehouse and assembly operations improvement projects through all project phases. Interface with other teams and project managers to coordinate resources and incorporate EMEG projects into larger strategic projects and product launches. Develops, monitors and controls a detailed scope of work and schedule. Plans, directs and manages project related tasks. Work with assembly operations and engineering to determine project requirements. Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders and communicate information at the right time, to the right audience Conduct risk assessment for each project opportunity to help prioritize work and mitigate risks for work that is activated. Coordinates across multiple departments with input from other functional managers. Partner with internal engineering teams and external integration partners to deliver quality solutions on time. Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Actively participate in technical problem solving and root cause analysis. Oversee technical aspects of projects being completed by external integration partners. Manage the EMEG project funnel and prioritize appropriately. Has mastered commonly used project management concepts, practices, and procedures Self-driven and motivated- working to implement and improve processes. Skills Needed to be Successful:* Ability to navigate within complex topics - understand the big picture while also being able to dive into the details Ability to manage projects with large development scope including many interdependencies Ability to turn very loose front-end problem or opportunity statements into actionable requirements Outstanding communication skills- Report to multiple different stakeholder groups- understanding of who needs to know what when. Ability to tailor communication and task management depending on development stage and team members involved Holds well planned and productive meetings Creates clear and concise documentation Simplifies complex information where possible Listens actively Seeks to understand Validate assumptions Technically minded- ability to understand and communicate many different technical concepts related to both mechanical and electrical design. Not required to be an engineer or technical SME but needs to be able to grasp and communicate technical topics with a general understanding. Creative problem solver- ability to remove obstacles and resolve issues for team members Project Management Process Knowledge - willingness to follow processes that are in place and work to improve processes as needed Adaptable- able to pivot quickly when new information is learned Requirements: BS or BA from an accredited institution 5+ years of Project Management High level of mechanical aptitude and ability to articulate mechanical concepts Excellent English written and verbal communication skills with engineering groups, technicians, and management Proficient with MS Project and MS Office Suite Experience with assembly processes and a production environment Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines Must be a self-managed individual who is a team player Able to travel minimally (10%), work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required by specific projects Preferred Qualifications:* PMP certification BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Previous experience with internal improvement projects and/or conveyance and sortation systems through all stages of the project lifecycle Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma and/or Statistical Process Control Experience leading Kaizen and 5S projects Experience with CAD software (Autodesk Inventor and/or AutoCAD preferred), PLM software (Windchill preferred) and/or ERP systems (Oracle preferred) Experience with Scrum/Agile methodology Experience with automation integration and/or inventory management Intralox's benefit program is a major part of an employee's total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations. The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans Salary Range $60,700 to 164,900.