Engineering Project Manager – Capital Projects

Engineering Project Manager – Capital Projects

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital equipment and manufacturing projects in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing projects from initiation through implementation while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of project objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder with experience leading engineering or manufacturing projects, coordinating diverse stakeholders, and driving projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital equipment and manufacturing projects through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and project documentation.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external vendors.
• Facilitate project meetings, track action items, and communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and production readiness activities.
• Drive issue resolution and promote collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor project performance and recommend process improvements to enhance project execution.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• At least 2–3 years of project management experience leading engineering or capital projects.
• Proven experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Experience in medical device or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience with capital equipment installation and implementation.
• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, Equipment Qualification (EQ), or Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT/FAI).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management software.

What You'll Bring

• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and solving complex problems.
• Confidence managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with regular onsite collaboration.
• Standard business hours with occasional overtime as project needs require.

If you are passionate about leading engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful manufacturing initiatives, we encourage you to apply.