Engineering Project Manager

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing engineering projects from charter approval through production release and APQP approval. This role involves implementing and adhering to gateway processes, utilizing Smartsheet for efficient project tracking, and managing project capital and costs to ensure successful and timely project delivery.

· Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, goals, schedules, and deliverables.

· Utilize knowledge of gateway processes to ensure project stages are defined, reviewed, and approved at appropriate gateways.

· Implement project tracking tools, such as Smartsheets, to monitor progress, risks, and dependencies.

· Work closely with stakeholders to develop accurate cost estimates for projects, considering materials, labor, and other relevant factors.

· Create and manage project budgets, monitoring expenses and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.

· Collaborate with department heads and stakeholders to allocate resources effectively, considering skillsets, availability, and project requirements.

· Optimize resource utilization to ensure efficient project delivery while maintaining a balanced workload.

· Identify potential risks that could impact project timelines, costs, or quality.

· Develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified risks and uncertainties.

· Facilitate regular project status meetings and ensure effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and management.

· Prepare and present project reports, dashboards, and updates to communicate project progress, issues, and achievements.

· Implement quality assurance processes to meet industry standards and ensure project deliverables meet the required specifications.

· Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry regulations, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, managing their expectations and ensuring alignment with project goals.

· Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, addressing inquiries and providing updates on project progress.

· Effectively manage the timely completion of tasks by the cross functional project team and inter-departmental stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of projects that meet customer requirements.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

· Project Management (PM) certification a plus.

· 5 – 7 years of Project Management experience, specifically in the engineering domain.

· Proficiency in utilizing Smartsheet, MS project, or similar project tracking tools.

· Familiarity with gateway processes and their application in project management.

· Strong understanding of project capital and cost management principles.

· Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.