Position Summary The Technical Project Manager is responsible for managing automation projects and manufacturing equipment vendors, leading engineering efforts to troubleshoot and optimize existing equipment, research/recommend new manufacturing equipment and methods, and provide technical support to production.  The senior ME will also work closely with other functions within operations, R&D, and quality. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of automation projects Analyze manufacturing data, identifying areas for improvement, collaborate with other departments, and train and mentor junior engineers Monitor and control all phases of new equipment development from design approval through implementation on factory floor and control equipment costs during this process Deploy and maintain Product Lifecycle Management system Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders and management Determining the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications Planning and designing manufacturing processes for a production facility. Managing the transition of new product development deployment to production Responsible for ensuring optimum design for manufacturability and test early in the new product development introduction process Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity throughout the facility Lead and support continuous improvement projects 
