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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience:

Plastics injection molding: 1 year (Required)
Project engineering: 1 year (Required)
Manufacturing engineering: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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