Full-Time

Project Manager

Automation, Project Management

Posted on 7/28/2025

Axis Automation

Axis Automation

51-200 employees

Designs and integrates customized factory automation

Compensation Overview

$100k - $125k/yr

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or significant experience directly managing engineering-based projects
  • 4+ years of experience in automation or engineering services industry
  • 2+ years of experience in Project Management with budget responsibility
  • Comprehensive understanding of Project Management best practices and processes
  • Proficiency utilizing common project management tools (Microsoft Teams, Excel, timeline tracking, etc)
  • Financial and analytical aptitude
  • Ability to stay highly organized and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Attention to detail
  • Risk management and proactive mitigation planning
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% - 20% annually
Responsibilities
  • Follow active equipment projects from customer order through completion
  • Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet customer, quality and cost goals
  • Ability to review project requirements and identify scope changes
  • Execute to various customer milestones and coordinate all relevant necessary resources
  • Interact with suppliers and cross functional team members from Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management and Manufacturing to solicit input establishing project proposals
  • Lead, coach and motivate project team members on a proactive basis
  • Preparation and communication of project status meetings and escalation of critical issues
  • Professional management of customer relationship and requests
  • Real-time communication with Axis departments on project developments
  • Assist in supporting other company-wide projects and departments as needed
  • Develop tools and best practices for project management and execution
  • Complete 'lessons learned' evaluations to help improve on future projects
  • Travel to support project milestones, meet customers, and support occasional proposal activities
  • Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with tool design and welding applications preferred

Axis Automation designs and builds customized factory automation systems for manufacturers in various industries. It handles concepting, design, integration, deployment, and ongoing service to automate production lines and equipment. Their products work by combining engineering, robotics integration, and project management to create tailored automation solutions that connect machines, sensors, and controls for smooth, efficient operations. Axis Automation differentiates itself through deep manufacturing experience, a collaborative culture, and a dedicated team that manages end-to-end projects—from initial concept through installation and support—delivering tailored systems rather than one-size-fits-all products. The company’s goal is to help forward-thinking manufacturers improve production capabilities and performance by providing practical, reliable automation technology and comprehensive service.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bakery automation grows 18% yearly from labor shortages and consistency demands.
  • Cobots adoption accelerates 15-20% annually through 2028 in mid-sized manufacturers.
  • Reshoring boosts U.S. manufacturing capex 12% in 2026 for automation investments.

What critics are saying

  • KUKA undercuts cobot pricing 25%, forcing unsustainable price wars in 3-6 months.
  • Fanuc captures 45% integration share with cheaper standardized systems in 6-12 months.
  • Siasun erodes U.S. market with 50% cheaper integration in 18-24 months.

What makes Axis Automation unique

  • Axis Automation excels in bakery-specific automated decorating systems since 1984.
  • Axis integrates PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, and robotics for custom manufacturing.
  • Hartland, Wisconsin facility manufactures all equipment for bakery topping and depositing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

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