Manufacturing Project Manager – Industrial Equipment

Job Summary This role is responsible for keeping assigned projects organized, moving, and clearly communicated across engineering, purchasing, production, quality, vendors, customers, and management. The Project Manager will track project schedules, follow up on open items, coordinate documentation and purchased components, and help ensure customer requirements are carried through each stage of the project. This is a hands-on project management role in a custom manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, technically comfortable, and able to manage multiple priorities while working closely with both office and shop personnel. Responsibilities Manage assigned projects from order entry through final shipment. Maintain project schedules and track key milestones. Follow up with engineering, purchasing, production, quality, and vendors to keep projects moving. Track long-lead items, purchased components, documentation, and customer requirements. Communicate project status, risks, delays, and open issues to internal teams and management. Support customer communication related to schedules, documentation, technical questions, and project updates. Help identify and resolve project roadblocks before they impact delivery. Coordinate drawing submittals, documentation packages, inspection requirements, testing requirements, and shipment readiness. Work closely with the shop to understand real production status and priorities. Maintain organized project files, notes, action items, and follow-up lists. Help ensure customer requirements are carried through engineering, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and shipment. Assist with procurement and vendor management related to assigned projects. Qualifications Previous project management, project coordination, manufacturing, engineering, or technical customer service experience preferred. Experience in a manufacturing, machining, rotating equipment, oil and gas, industrial equipment, or engineered product environment is strongly preferred. Ability to read and understand basic technical drawings, bills of material, purchase orders, specifications, and project documentation. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable following up with multiple departments, vendors, and customers. Practical problem-solving ability and willingness to take ownership of open issues. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and general computer systems. ERP, scheduling, or project management software experience is a plus. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be practical, organized, persistent, and comfortable working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. This person should be able to ask good questions, follow up consistently, communicate clearly, and help drive projects forward without needing constant direction. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys coordinating technical work, working with both customers and internal teams, solving problems, and helping deliver custom equipment projects successfully. Work Environment Blair Engineering designs, manufactures, repairs, and supports custom turbomachinery and compressor equipment. Our work includes engineered components, rotating equipment, skid packages, repair projects, customer documentation, testing, and field support. This position is office-based but requires regular interaction with the shop floor, engineering, purchasing, quality, vendors, and customers. Schedule Full-time Monday to Friday Day shift Benefits 401(k) Health, Dental and Vision insurance Paid time off Paid sick leave Paid holidays Pay: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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