Design Studio Project Manager Jobs in Center Line, MI

About Alfa ITG:

Alfa ITG is a leading tooling company providing cradle-to-grave engineered solutions for the manufacturing industry, incorporating Artificial Intelligence to enhance and differentiate both Alfa ITG and our customers. We are a nimble, fast-growing systems integrator that designs, builds, and installs automation systems for leading North American and global OEMs.

We specialize in taking a customer's product concept from a clean sheet of paper and engineering and building a complete system to produce that product efficiently, within specified cycle times, and to the highest quality standards. Our multidisciplinary team marries mechanical design, controls, and manufacturing know-how to deliver turnkey automation cells—on time, on budget, and production ready.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the design and manufacturing of custom automation equipment used in automotive body, aerospace, energy and light manufacturing environments.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and technical Project Manager to lead custom engineering and manufacturing programs from inception through to final delivery. In this role, you will serve as the primary bridge between our clients and our internal teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance), ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to exact customer specifications.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background in automated production systems or manufacturing processes, paired with the exceptional communication and organizational skills required to manage client relationships and project execution.

Responsibilities:

· Guide and monitor projects through the design, manufacturing, assembly, tryout, and commissioning phases.

· Schedule and lead design and manufacturing line-up meetings to ensure seamless program launches aligned with purchase order requirements.

· Partner with leadership to assign appropriate personnel across various project phases and collaborate with purchasing to guarantee timely delivery of commercial and internally manufactured components.

· Act as the main liaison for customers and internal teams on all project-related matters, ensuring clear alignment and expectations.

· Arrange, host, and manage customer visits for progress reviews and final project buy-off meetings, utilizing tact and diplomacy.

· Evaluate incoming orders to guarantee complete alignment with customer specifications and approved proposals.

· Track, document, and communicate any shifts impacting scope, pricing, or delivery schedules. Seamlessly communicate order amendments to Proposal, Sales, and Finance teams.

· Develop and monitor project schedules and budgets daily, proactively identify risks or variances and implement swift corrective action plans.

· Manage project invoicing, ensuring accurate and timely billing to customers, and tracking project financials.

· Provide critical technical insights to Proposal and Estimating teams and participate in comprehensive proposal reviews.

Qualifications

· Post-secondary degree in engineering, technical studies, or a related field.

· 2–5+ years of experience in project management within a tooling, automotive manufacturing, or related industry

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a proven track record of leading under pressure.

· Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; highly organized with the ability to balance cost, schedule, and quality expectations collaboratively.

· Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, etc.).

· Willingness and ability to travel domestically and cross-border to customer sites for integration and reviews.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.

· PMP certification is a plus.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary and benefits.

· Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects for leading OEMs.

· Collaborative and supportive work environment.