Project Manager Job in Burlington 53105, Wisconsin US
LDV, Inc., the premier global supplier of emergency response and specialty vehicles is growing and we want you to join our team!
We are seeking a full-time Project Manager to work with salespeople, customers, and manufacturing through the design and build of our custom vehicles. This is a hands-on position in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Provide specifications and quotations to prospective customers.
- Generate drawings with Mechanical Design department before sending to customer.
- Work with customers to identify needed functionality and requirements.
- Bridge the gap between production and sales staff so both can understand the product the customer wants, the product to be produced, and the price the customer can afford.
- Establish project timeline upon receipt of order and communicate with customer regarding timeline and mutual commitments.
- Describe customer requirements to Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Design Departments to design custom components that cannot be purchased off the shelf that will meet the needs of specific customers.
- Present customer requirements to Purchasing Department to attain high quality standard products the customer wants.
- Follow up with customer on regular basis to advise progress.
- Coordinate project activities with appropriate third parties.
- Responsible for project profitability as compared to established expectations.
- Evaluate and report project results.
- Some travel (10% or less) required to assist Sales with technical support.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- BS in Engineering and/or 2-4 years related experience.
- Mechanically and/or electronically inclined.
- Experience in automotive or vehicle systems is desired.
- Experience in cost estimating; experience in bidding on government contracts is a plus.
- Knowledge of radios, satellite and other communication systems is a plus.
- Must be detail oriented, self-directed, motivated and be able to meet deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Time management skills.
- Must be proficient in Word and Excel; AutoCAD or Solidworks a plus.
Resumes can be submitted by e-mail to hr@ldvusa.com or by mail to:
LDV
180 Industrial Drive
Burlington, WI 53105
No phone calls please. LDV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.