Project Manager

Project Manager Our Company: Acieta is a leading automation company and the parent organization of Capital Industries, RoBEX, Midstate, and Vantage. We design and build custom manufacturing solutions using cutting?edge robotics and automation technologiesfrom Fanuc and Kuka systems to vision, palletizing, and individual cell applications. With operations across the U.S. and customers worldwide, Acieta combines the agility and culture of a small company with the resources to deliver large?scale, impactful projects. Join our rapidly growing team shaping the future of automation. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Join Our Team as a Project Manager: Are you ready to lead cutting?edge projects that shape the future of automation? As our Project Manager, youll be at the helm of transformative initiativesdriving innovation, coordinating cross?functional teams, and delivering results that matter. Youll take ownership of high?impact projects from start to finish, ensuring theyre completed on time, within budget, and exceed expectations. This is more than just managing timelinesits about inspiring teams, solving complex challenges, and making a real difference in how industries operate. If youre a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and leadership, this is your opportunity to thrive in a fast?paced, forward?thinking environment. What You Get to Do: Act as the primary customer liaison, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Review proposals and budgets at order entry to confirm alignment and identify potential risks. Build and manage project teams, coordinating internal and external resources effectively. Develop and track project plans, focusing on financials, schedules, and resource allocation; ensure timely invoicing. Assess technical feasibility and risks to guide engineering and production decisions. Lead cross?functional teams, fostering accountability and collaboration to deliver projects on time and within budget. Facilitate key meetings, including kick?offs, design reviews, and daily huddles. Provide timely project updates and reports using project management tools. Balance customer needs with company goals through strong communication and strategic decision?making. Promote and enforce safety standards across all project activities. What You Bring to the Team: Ability to work onsite at our Livonia, MI location five days a week. Valid drivers license for local and regional travel. Associate or bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineeringor equivalent hands?on experience. 5+ years of experience managing projects in Automotive, Automation, Industrial Equipment, or Robotics. 5+ years of engineering experience with a strong technical foundation. Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Microsoft Project). Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics. Proven experience creating and managing project budgets for labor and materials. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute recovery plans to keep projects on track. Physical Requirements: The physical demands listed below represent essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Ability to remain in a stationary position and move about the worksite as needed. Frequent use of hands to operate tools, controls, and equipment; occasional positioning of self to access low or elevated areas. Regular lifting and moving of up to 25 lbs., frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., and occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs. Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions: The conditions described below represent the typical environment for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Position is based in a fabrication shop/ requires travel to manufacturing plants with hands?on involvement and oversight responsibilities. Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and potential electrical hazards. Noise levels are typically loud, consistent with industrial manufacturing environments. 10?20 days of Paid Vacation Time 10 Paid Company Holidays 9 Days of Paid Sick/Personnel Time (state dependent) 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short Term Disability is 100% Employer Paid Long Term Disability is 50% Employer Paid Employer Provided Life Insurance Plan up to $50,000 Health Savings Account with Annual Company Contribution of $1,000 Health Reimbursement Account with annual employer?funded reimbursement of eligible health expenses, up to $2,500 Employee Referral Program ($3,000 per Hired Referral) Employee Assistance Program And more Seniority level Mid?Senior level Employment type Full?time Job function Project Management Industries Industrial Automation and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr