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Futaba North America is looking for a Project Management Specialist to support production planning projects from concept to launch of production. This position will maintain and update project status, monitor and track project deliverables and timelines, resolve open issues, and assist with project closeout to ensure company meets project goals and customer requirements. This position will be based at their headquarters office located in Bloomingdale, IL.
The salary range is $55,000 – $65,000 per year depending on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Full-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits plan that includes 4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision plan, company paid basic life insurance, company paid short term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, paid personal days paid holidays, and more.
Some major responsibilities are following below. For full details about the position, click HERE.

• Support production preparation personnel in managing project activities.
• Analyze the objectives of the project and determine project requirements.
• Enter and update project data into computer database using applicable information from source documents.
• Coordinate the project schedule, monitor deadlines, track progress, and create reports.
• Oversee and delegate project tasks.
• Review and process Engineering Change Requests and Feasibility Study Requests.
• Enable communication between the project stakeholders and facilitate meetings.
• Coordinate trial product orders for customers from prototype parts to coordinating with Futaba plants, tracking parts and milestone events, and confirming shipping information.
• Update project Gate status in a timely manner and report to customers and internal management.
• Interface with corporate office in Japan, Futaba manufacturing plants, and sub-suppliers. Share pre-production information, report on project progress, and resolve issues.
• Maintain communications with manager and project team members on progress, issues, delays, and other pertinent information.
• Maintain related project documents, files, and database systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.