Project Manager

ATS Company: Industrial Automation

Requisition ID: 17987

Location:

Lewis Center, OH, US, 43035-9445

Date: Nov 10, 2026

Project Manager

About the Role

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, monitor, control, and be held accountable through subordinates, all aspects of factory automation projects. Assist with the initial project proposals, administration of all technical engineering information, coordinate all in-house staff, performance to schedule, performance to budget, delivery, installation, cash flow and customer satisfaction through the warranty period. Will assume the role of a key member of management to ensure that the customer’s needs are met, and project quality is maintained. Set an example of company culture with integrity and professional competence. Adhere to all established procedures as defined by ATS Quality Procedures, Process Flows, Work Instructions, Safety Procedures, and the Employee Handbook.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for creation and performance of the project schedule.

• Responsible for the project material and manpower budget.

• Ensure that the purchase order received is compatible with the terms of the project proposal.

• Conduct regular project meetings with the project team throughout the project.

• Conduct regular project meetings with the customer, record and distribute the information to the team.

• Track all contract changes with a written Change Order Request and maintain a revision summary.

• Coordinate and track the development of design and build through manpower schedules and spreadsheets.

• Generate historical data as required by other departments.

• Monitor and own any change orders for assigned projects.

• Create a project forecast regularly to be reviewed.

• Own the collection, communication, and customer approval of the FAT Results.

• Own the collection, communication, and customer approval of the SAT Results.

• Initiate invoices at customer milestones.

Job Specifications

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

• Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

• Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens

• Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.

• Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent is preferred.

• A minimum of two years project development experience in a similar manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Must have a working knowledge of mechanical and controls aspects of factory automation systems.

• A working knowledge of PC based Microsoft applications for business is required.

• Must have ability to work with and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:

• We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.

• We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.

• We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards:Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.

• We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.