Machine Shop Project Manager Jobs in Reading, PA

At R-V Industries, our work is much more than designing and building world-class industrial process equipment. Not only are we impacting everyday life in the world we serve, but we are providing a quality of life to our employees and their families.

• Every day, we come together to build stronger relationships with our vendors, our customers, and each other, so we can solve challenging problems, and continue to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of all that we do.
• Caring matters at R-V. We care for each other, our safety, our quality, our learning, and our growth.
• We seek out diversity of thought, experience, and strengths in individuals, so we can continue to innovate as a team.
• We believe when we bring our true full selves to serve others, it elevates the quality of life for all.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

R-V Industries is a design and build manufacturer of custom industrial process equipment. We engineer to order, as well as build to print, a wide variety of specialty equipment. Most of our equipment is built in-house by our own in-house fabricators, machinists, mechanical and electrical assemblers.

This position resides within our Operations group and coordinates with every facet of the organization, including our suppliers, subcontractors and most importantly our customers. This position supports the Production Planning team through the execution of technically specified projects by serving as a point of coordination that aligns cross-functional teams, schedules, and resources, enabling projects to move forward efficiently, transparently, and collaboratively.

The following traits are necessary for the individual to be successful in this position.

• Highly Coachable, willingness to learn all aspects of R-V’s business.
• Effective Listener
• Genuine care for people (teammates, internal and external customers)
• Passion for continuous improvement and the elimination of waste.
• Professionalism
  • Technical aptitude – Comfortable researching and speaking into codes and standards.
  • Excellent planner – Takes pride in being prepared and informed.
  • Owner’s Mentality – Quickly owns and grows from mistakes.
  • High Integrity – Never comprises on core values.
  • Self-Control / Emotionally Intelligent / Exhibits Empathy

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES

Project / Work Order Execution

• Serves various R-V teams and the customer during the execution of project deliverables.
• Translates customer requirements (e.g., technical specification) into project deliverables.
• Leads project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders, conveying contract requirements and assigning project deliverables.
• Serves as a point of coordination and support, aligning resources with project deliverables.
• Serves cross-functional teams, executing project deliverable with first-pass quality.

Responsible for the accurate reporting of project financial performance.

Establishes risk mitigation and recovery plans in response to project conditions.

Establishes the project schedule; identify and mitigate risk associated with the critical path.

Communicates project status with key stakeholders, including customers.

Estimating

• Reviews customer requirements and identifies factors affecting cost and lead time.
• Coordinates among R-V teams to accurately establish the cost estimate.
• Develops accurate estimates incorporating customer requirements ensuring compliance.
• Identifies risk and plans appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
• Owns the cost and schedule estimate and presents estimate to various management levels.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to create the formal customer proposal.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• A natural high performer with R-V’s mission, values and vision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to develop positive relationships with others.
• A self-starter; well-motivated, with a passion for continuous improvement and learning.
• Willingness to coach and be coached by team members.
• Thinks critically and solves problems effectively, approaches conflict with a win-win mindset.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Combines attention to detail while keeping the overall goal in focus.
• An understanding of corporate finances and profit generation.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings and complex technical specifications.
• Knowledge of ASME and AWS welding codes and non-destructive evaluation (NDE).
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, knowledge of CAD and ERP systems a plus.
• Prior experience coordinating schedules and using Gantt Charts (MS Project, or equivalent).

EDUCATIONAL / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years technical experience working in the heavy industrial equipment industry.
• Experienced with managing projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Specific experience with manufacturing estimating, scheduling and planning is desired.
• Associates and/or a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is a plus.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

R-V Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.