Industrial Engineering - Project Manager - Charlotte, NC

Lead Industrial Project Delivery

Lead delivery of complex industrial projects from bid through execution. Act as the technical lead, coordinating engineering, clients, and suppliers.

Our client is a growing international engineering and manufacturing organisation delivering complex industrial infrastructure and process solutions to customers across multiple markets. The company offers a collaborative environment, exposure to high-impact projects, and strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal and sales activities by reviewing customer specifications and participating in technical bid development.
• Participate in customer technical clarification meetings and provide engineering expertise during the proposal phase.
• Lead the technical execution of projects with accountability for quality, schedule, and budget performance.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and validate engineering designs and technical calculations.
• Develop and issue technical documentation including P&IDs, functional descriptions, procedures, and design deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams through design, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Perform sizing and selection of industrial equipment, including pumps, piping systems, valves, and related process equipment.
• Support procurement activities through technical RFQ preparation, vendor evaluations, and equipment selection.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, quality inspections, and resolution of non-conformance issues.
• Assist construction teams and project management with technical troubleshooting and field-support activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and project performance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading technical activities within an industrial project environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, process engineering, heat transfer, or related industrial technologies.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with equipment sizing, specification, and technical evaluation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with CAD and engineering design environments.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Self-directed with strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and team collaboration.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, large-scale industrial projects.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and internationally focused work environment.
• Exposure to diverse engineering disciplines and cross-functional leadership opportunities.
• Career development and advancement within a growing organisation.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
• Dynamic team culture with opportunities to make a significant impact on project success.

Job summary: Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing; Sub Sector: Project / Program Management; Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing; Where: Charlotte; Contract Type: Permanent; Consultant name: Josephine Belcher; Job Reference: JN-092026-7108415