WARNING: This role is only for motivated people with great ideas who thrive in a culture of innovation!

About the job

Who we are:

Circuit Check is the market-leading provider of automated test systems and test fixtures for complex electronic products for the automotive, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, and computer networking industries. At Circuit Check, we believe that innovation is a must, and that a challenging and robust environment where the work is consistently new and cutting edge is the best way to foster creativity. If you are ready to further your career in a fast-paced, technology driven organization where our test designs impact products that are used by millions of people around the world every day, then we invite you to join us at Circuit Check. Our design staff includes electrical, software, mechanical engineers, and project managers. Our systems are supported by staff throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Malaysia, and China.

Position Summary

The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the successful planning and execution of each project. They will be the main customer contact throughout the project from the proposal presentation to post-delivery support and will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships both with the customer and between the various departments. This will include the planning and management of the scope of work, schedule, open items, documentation, and budget.

This position reports to the Functional Test Systems General Manager.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as Exempt.

What You’ll Be Doing

Prepare proposals and evaluate estimated margins with management
Provide direction and control for multi-disciplinary project teams. This includes all phases of the project from concept design through system design, integration, buy off/acceptance and factory installation
Foster strong customer relationships through good communication throughout the project lifecycle. Update the customer as required on project progress, scope, open issues, schedule, and technical issues
Prepare and maintain the project budget based on the quotation, any Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and all customer Purchase Orders
Prepare and maintain the project schedule – for both internal and customer use, including coordination of all CCI customer deliverables. Ensure that all project deliverables are complete and delivered as per schedule
Assist department managers in manpower planning for their project(s)
Monitor and maintain the financial success of the project by tracking all material and labor costs throughout the project lifecycle and adjusting as required
Continually review scope of work for any possible risk items; develop, initiate, and monitor any risk mitigation plans
Continuously monitor all project resources to ensure the project remains on target from a cost, scope, schedule, and technical perspective
Monitor the procurement process to ensure that materials are delivered as per current project schedule
Schedule and manage all design reviews to ensure that the work is executed in a timely fashion and that the resultant designs meet scope, cost, and schedule requirements
Provide regular job status reviews to management
Support the sales process for assigned accounts by interfacing with customers to clarify the RFQ, oversee the proposal development process, and present/sell the resulting proposal in coordination with Outside Sales
Provide direction to the Applications Engineering group in developing proposals for assigned accounts, including defining the scope of effort and initial design concept.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline and or equivalent experience
Basic technical knowledge including broad understanding of electrical, software and mechanical engineering concepts
Basic understanding of commercial aspects of contract engineering
Proficient in influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills
Prioritization/organization of work and multi-tasking skills are critical to this position
Capacity to deal with a high workload and under pressure of meeting deadlines
Maintains confidentiality and security of intellectual property (ITAR, Prototype).

Preferred

A minimum of 2 years of relevant Project experience in a test and development environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong initiative, proactive nature, and a sense of urgency.

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Being present at work is critical to the success of this role
Majority of time is spent in usual office working conditions
Ability to sit for extended lengths of time is required; bend, reach, stoop, and twist as required
Use of an office computer for completing work
Limited exposure to a manufacturing area which may entail exposure to dirt, dust, and other attributes common to this environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. occasionally
Minimal travel may be required (less than 5%).

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Compensation includes base salary and performance-based quarterly profit sharing. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and retirement programs. Paid leave includes paid time off and holiday pay.

Circuit Check, Inc is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. No employee nor applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.