Do You Enjoy:
- Leading new, custom automation projects on a regular basis (3-12 month project cycle)
- Working with and deploying cutting-edge automation technologies
- Managing projects with a high level of ownership and autonomy
- A balanced role with approximately 70% office, 20% shop, and 10% on-site field work
- Making a visible impact in a small, fast-growing company where performance is recognized
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our fast-paced custom automation and machine building firm. This role owns projects from kickoff through delivery, coordinating engineering, build, and customer communication to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
You will manage automation projects incorporating robots, machine vision, and motion control systems to solve complex manufacturing challenges across multiple industries. We value transparency, quality, and speed in how projects are executed, and the Project Manager plays a central role in driving those outcomes.
In addition to core project management responsibilities, this role requires hands-on engagement—supporting application development, coordinating shop activities, and assisting through machine build, FAT, and installation as needed. This is a high-visibility position for someone who thrives in a technical environment and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to customer acceptance.
Duties
1. Project Ownership & Planning
- Own projects from PO receipt through FAT, delivery, and SAT
- Develop and maintain project schedules (engineering, build, debug, FAT, install)
- Define scope boundaries and manage change orders
- Establish internal milestones and customer deliverables
2. Financial & Commercial Control
- Track project budget vs estimate
- Monitor labor hours vs estimate and flag overruns early
- Coordinate and process change orders and billing milestones
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, and technicians
- Align purchasing and fabrication with project schedule
- Resolve resource conflicts and sequencing issues
- Drive internal accountability to deadlines
4. Customer Communication
- Serve as primary customer point of contact
- Run regular project status meetings and issue logs
- Communicate risks, delays, and corrective actions proactively
- Manage expectations through FAT and installation
5. Technical Oversight (Non-Design)
- Understand system architecture and key technical risks
- Ensure designs meet customer specifications and applicable standards
- Facilitate design reviews and approvals
- Escalate technical blockers to engineering leadership
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship Required (we work on Government Projects - Green Card will not be acceptable)
- 5 years of work experience in custom automation (Mechanical Design or Controls Programmer)
- Customer run-off and issue troubleshooting experience required
- Live near Westerville, Ohio area
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 3 years of Project Management experience in custom automation
About Us
Engineered Vision is a small custom machine builder focused on newer technologies including robots, machine vision, and motion control. Engineered Vision opened its doors to deliver affordable automation fast with a typical project size ranging from $100k-$2.0MM+. Engineered Vision is one of the fastest growing custom machine design and engineering firms in Columbus, Ohio. We integrate our machines across industry boundaries. Our ability to pair the latest technologies to solve real industry needs with a favorable ROI has positioned us very well in the factory automation space.
We consider our shop an engineers playground with Robots, Machine Vision, CNC machining, and 3D printing... We are looking forward to working with you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Years of experience in custom machine design/build? Provide context and years.
- Years of experience in project management? Provide context and years.
- Are you a US Citizen?
Work Location: In person
