Project Manager

Job Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing cross-functional manufacturing projects from initiation through completion. This role owns project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and communication for tooling programs, equipment installations, process transfers, and customer-driven launches. The Project Engineer works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and ready for production. Essential Functions: Project Planning & Execution: • Own assigned projects from kickoff through production handoff. • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones. • Identify critical path activities, risks, and mitigation plans. • Drive on-time completion through disciplined execution and follow-up. • Escalate issues early with recommended solutions. Cross-Functional Coordination: • Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Tooling, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance. • Run effective project meetings with agendas, action items, and documented decisions. • Coordinate internal resources and external vendors to meet project commitments. • Lead without authority while holding stakeholders accountable to deliverables. Customer & Supplier Communication: • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer projects. • Provide clear, proactive project updates to customers and internal stakeholders. • Manage communication with tooling shops, automation vendors, and contractors. • Align customer requirements with internal execution plans. Manufacturing, Tooling & Equipment Projects: • Manage mold builds, modifications, and transfers. • Coordinate equipment installations, automation, and line builds. • Support trial runs, qualifications, and production readiness activities. • Partner with Operations and Quality to ensure successful production launches. Financial & Scope Management: • Track project budgets, tooling costs, and purchase orders. • Manage scope changes and communicate cost and schedule impacts. • Support forecasting related to project timing and readiness. Documentation & Reporting: • Maintain complete and organized project documentation. • Produce internal and customer-facing status reports. • Ensure documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready. • Capture lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities. Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred. • 2+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. • Experience managing tooling, capital equipment, or production launch projects. • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and cross-functional workflows. • Proven ability to manage schedules, risks, and competing priorities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. • Ability to lead under pressure and navigate conflict professionally.

Created: 2026-03-04