Project Manager

Description: Project Manager Coldwater, Michigan | $90,000–$110,000 annually | Benefits Starting Day One Build the Projects That Build Our Manufacturing Futurea As a Project Manager at Elmet Technologies, you’ll turn those opportunities into working manufacturing capabilities. You’ll lead complex capital and technical projects from initial concept through engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and production start-up. This is a hands-on project leadership role for an engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, coordinating people and resources, and seeing a project move from a plan on paper to a working part of the manufacturing operation. What’s In It for You $90,000–$110,000 annual salary Benefits starting Day One , including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid company holidays Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities Ownership of high-impact capital and technical projects Opportunities to manage projects from initial concept through production start-up Direct influence on manufacturing capacity, equipment capability, reliability, and process efficiency Experience across manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and new process development Cross-functional partnership with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and leadership Opportunities to apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to real manufacturing challenges A visible role supporting the continued growth of Elmet’s Coldwater operation What You’ll Do You’ll lead technical and capital projects from initial concept through successful implementation, balancing engineering requirements, project controls, manufacturing priorities, and operational needs. Your work will include: Lead capital and technical projects from concept and engineering through procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and start-up Develop project scopes, engineering requirements, equipment specifications, layouts, and process flows Build and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans Manage procurement of equipment, materials, engineering services, and contractors Monitor project cost, quality, delivery, scope, and schedule throughout execution Lead the design, installation, and modification of manufacturing equipment and facility systems Manage projects involving HVAC, compressed air, boilers, chillers, electrical infrastructure, pumps, transformers, and other plant systems Coordinate contractors, vendors, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and other project stakeholders Lead APQP activities supporting new product and equipment launches Manage commissioning and qualification of new or modified equipment Support the transition of new equipment and processes into production Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and develop practical solutions Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods to improve throughput, yield, and process performance Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency Communicate project status, risks, priorities, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership Requirements: You Could Be a Great Fit If... You’re an engineer who knows successful project management requires both a solid plan and the ability to adapt when conditions change. You can manage budgets, schedules, contractors, and technical documentation—but you’re equally comfortable walking the manufacturing floor, reviewing an equipment installation, troubleshooting a problem, or bringing the right people together to keep a project moving. You may be a strong fit if you bring: A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 3–7 years of project management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment Experience managing capital equipment, facility, or manufacturing process projects Strong understanding of heat transfer, metallurgy, materials process…

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