Technical Project Manager (Machine Vision), Manufacturing Automation
Core
Coordinate the deployment and sustainment of machine vision tools, processes, and equipment across manufacturing product lines to reduce inspection burden and improve quality.
Role type
Technical Project Manager (Machine Vision)
Builds
Machine vision inspection systems and automated quality control capabilities for manufacturing product lines
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Machine Vision / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Technical project management, requirements engineering, schedule and delivery ownership, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, deployment and sustainment planning, scope management, cost quantification, technical documentation, factory floor operations, export control compliance
Preferred skills
Machine vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence, MVTec Halcon, OpenCV), robotics and PLC integration, NPI and high-mix manufacturing, quality methods (FMEA, MSA, SPC), MES/ERP/SCADA familiarity, networking basics, project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence)
Technologies
Cognex, Keyence, MVTec Halcon, OpenCV, PLC, Ignition, Jira, Confluence, Airtable
Responsibilities
Engage with product lines to evaluate pain points and quantify baseline metrics; develop technical design documentation and test plans; manage delivery dates and scope for concurrent machine vision deployments; drive installation, acceptance testing, and operator training; scale deployment processes into repeatable playbooks
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC