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| Job Title: | Manager, Project Engineering - Minneapolis, MN |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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Manager, Project Engineering
#25-56 | Posted 01/24/2025
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Job Description
IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 6,500 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.
Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged, diverse, and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.
Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.
Direct the Project Engineering team, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for managing the team that manages projects from order receipt through project execution, installation, and acceptance. This role requires attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communications skills, basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls and software engineering. The Project Engineering team is expected to conduct all interactions with customers and suppliers in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the company's values. It is expected that this role also drives best practices and continuous improvement within the group and the organization. Reports to General Manager.
Responsibilities:
Establish and track key performance metrics (e.g., on-time delivery)
Monitor project scope, costs, schedules, staffing, communications, vendors, and deliverables
Develop standards, processes, and tools for efficient project management
Plan and manage systems schedules to meet revenue goals
Oversee projects from order receipt to execution, installation, and acceptance
Provide engineering oversight and maintain excellent interpersonal/communication skills in a customer-facing role
Key Responsibilities:
Project Portfolio Oversight: Use Smartsheet to manage project portfolio
Performance Monitoring: Track key metrics (budget, schedule, scope, quality) and take corrective actions
Resource Allocation: Optimize resource allocation to meet deadlines
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, develop contingency plans
Stakeholder Management: Facilitate communication between project teams, clients, and stakeholders
Process Improvement: Implement standardized project management methodologies and best practices
Team Development: Coach and mentor project engineers
Reporting and Analysis: Generate project reports for senior management, analyze data for trends
Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, identify cost variances, and maintain financial control
As an employee, your benefits may include:
Paid vacation and sick time
12 paid holidays each year
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA
Paid basic life and AD&D Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
401(k) plan with matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Discretionary Bonus eligibility
Adoption Assistance
Pet Insurance
Requirements
BS in Engineering or Business required, MBA would be a plus
3-5 years of project/engineering management experience
3-5 years of people management experience preferred
Proven project management experience with successful project delivery
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical skills for data interpretation and decision-making
Relevant project management certification (e.g., PMP) preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
Strong technical aptitude; understands and can articulate electrical, mechanical and software concepts
Laser industry experience a plus
Ability to handle a multi-tasking environment
Polished customer relation skills. Develop and maintain ongoing customer relationships
Persistent, adaptable, and flexible
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Oversee shipment, installation, and final acceptance of systems at customer sites
Travel as required to supplier and/or customer sites for project management duties
Location(s)
5110 Main St NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55421, United States
Employment Type
Exempt
Wage Information
$125,000 - 150,000
"Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action M/F D/V
IPG Photonics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. All employment decisions and personnel actions at IPG Photonics are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, qualified mental or physical disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic carrier status, any veteran status, any military service, any application for any military service, or any other category or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. IPG Photonics Corporation provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact (508) 506-2527 or email HR.Accommodations@ipgphotonics.com opens an email client applicationto request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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Refer to ID 82437961 when applying |
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