Freelance Manufacturing Project Manager Jobs in Arizona

Exentec is currently seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager in our Phoenix, AZ office. This role leads complex projects for a highprecision manufacturer of electromechanical integrated systems. This role operates in a fastpaced, highly technical environment and requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including Business Development, Design Engineering, Operations, and customers.

• Meet with customers and internal teams to define project scope and develop comprehensive project plans for electromechanical equipment.
• Review engineering documentation packages, identify gaps, and ensure readiness for quoting and project launch.
• Organize and structure customer technical data packages to support quoting and launch activities.
• Analyze technical data packages to develop and structure intended BOMs and lead project quoting efforts.
• Apply knowledge of ANSI standards, material selection, DFM principles, valueadded analysis, and electrical schematic interpretation.
• Engage directly with manufacturing personnel on the production floor to provide guidance and resolve projectrelated issues.
• Maintain familiarity with relevant industry standards, including SEMI S2, CE, and UL508A.
• Identify appropriate supply chain partners and lead materials and supply chain teams through quoting activities. Consolidate material and labor costs to produce accurate customer quotations.
• Negotiate project deliverables, including pricing and lead times, with customers.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within internal organizations, ensuring a clear understanding of requirements and effective milestone management.
• Expedite operations to address schedule delays and adjust plans to accommodate unforeseen conditions.
• Define inventory and purchasing parameters such as minimum order quantities and restocking levels.
• ]Create and report material shortage information.
• Identify issues, risks, and opportunities within project processes and determine when corrective action is required.
• Participate in production meetings and help resolve unplanned events that affect project timelines and customer commitments.
• Act as the subject matter expert for assigned projects, serving as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams.
• Review purchase orders and contracts to ensure all requirements are accurately captured in customer submittals.
• Prepare professionally formatted proposals that clearly communicate the scope of services included in quotations.
• Actively participate in weekly contract review sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Business Management.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Global Shop ERP is a plus.
• Strong understanding of capital equipment manufacturing processes within the semiconductor and/or medical equipment industries.
• High proficiency in interpreting engineering drawing packages, from detailed requirements through multilevel BOM structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macros, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Project.
• Flexibility to work overtime, holidays, and offshift hours as needed to support business requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

About Exentec
Exentec, a member of the Exyte Group, provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle, leading through its innovative technology, engineering design services and delivering world-class contract manufacturing services for the aerospace, defense, next-generation telecommunications, medical, and semiconductor industries.

Non-Solicitation
We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any Exyte employee, or its subsidiaries, may be contacted by Exyte, or its subsidiaries, without obligation to the third-party agency.

Employment Sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

EEO Statement
Exyte US, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Scott Belew via email at scott.belew@exyte.net.

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