Project Manager

Job Title : Manufacturing Project Engineer – Factory Relocation

Duration : 9–12 months contract (possibility of extension)

Location : Delanco, NJ 08075/ (Mount Laurel, NJ) (Onsite)

Pay - $67-75/hr on w2 basis without benefits/holiday/vacation

Fine with travel-Delano and they are moving to another building later this year in mt laurel so just need to be able to be comfortable going to both locations

Note:**NO C2C**

**Looking for local candidates only**

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a Contract Engineer to support the planning and execution of a large-scale manufacturing facility relocation. This role will be responsible for managing individual project workstreams, coordinating across cross-functional internal teams, and working closely with suppliers, contractors, and hourly employees to ensure a safe, efficient, and disruption-free move. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing engineering experience, strong project coordination skills, and prior involvement in factory or equipment relocations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute assigned factory move workstreams, from planning through execution and closeout

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and task lists for equipment, layout, utilities, and support areas

• Coordinate activities with internal customers including operations, maintenance, quality, safety, IT, and supply chain

• Interface with external suppliers, contractors, riggers, and service providers to align scope, timing, and execution

• Support equipment disassembly, relocation, installation, and start-up activities

• Coordinate with hourly manufacturing and maintenance employees during move events and production transitions

• Apply lean manufacturing principles to layout design, material flow, and process transitions

• Identify risks to safety, quality, delivery, and cost; develop and execute mitigation plans

• Support documentation updates including layouts, standard work, utility plans, and move checklists

• Participate in and support move events, including off-shift or weekend activities as required

• Track progress, issues, and action items; provide regular status updates to project leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related discipline) or equivalent experience

• 5 years of manufacturing engineering or related experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading manufacturing facility moves, equipment relocations, or major line transfers

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing concepts (layout optimization, waste reduction, material flow)

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment

• Strong communication and coordination skills across salaried, hourly, and external teams

• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor and in construction/industrial environments

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in furniture manufacturing or furniture systems

• Experience coordinating utilities (electrical, air, water, dust collection, etc.) during equipment moves

• Familiarity with rigging, installation sequencing, and production start-up support

• Prior contract or project-based engineering experience

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to support off-hours, weekend, or multi-day move events as needed

• Ability to work onsite for the majority of the contract period

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through

Thank You!