Budgeting, Capital Equipment, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Risk Management
Project Manager – Automation & Manufacturing
Lewis Center, Ohio
$60–$70/hr (Depending on Experience)
Contract-to-Hire
? Custom Automation & Industrial Manufacturing
We are partnering with a growing engineering and manufacturing organization in the Lewis Center area that is expanding its Project Management team due to increased demand and new project growth. They are seeking multiple Project Managers to oversee the build and installation of highly customized automated machinery and capital equipment systems.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you’ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to drive complex projects from kickoff through final installation and customer acceptance.
The company is hiring for multiple levels and is open to candidates ranging from early-career Project Managers to senior-level professionals. Senior candidates may also have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead custom automation and manufacturing projects from concept through installation and customer acceptance
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, controls, procurement, and installation teams
- Monitor timelines, risks, and project performance to ensure successful execution
- Facilitate project meetings and provide clear communication internally and externally
- Drive projects to meet customer expectations, technical requirements, and quality standards
What They’re Looking For
- 3+ years of Project Management experience in manufacturing, automation, capital equipment, or industrial environments
- Industrial manufacturing experience is required
- Automation experience is highly preferred, but candidates from broader industrial manufacturing backgrounds will also be considered
- Strong understanding of custom equipment, mechanical systems, or manufacturing operations
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Experience with MS Project, ERP systems, or similar project management tools
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- PMP certification is a plus
Why This Opportunity?
- Multiple openings with long-term growth potential
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong likelihood of direct hire
- Opportunity to work on highly engineered custom equipment projects
- Open to candidates from mid-level through senior-level experience
- Collaborative environment with exposure to cutting-edge automation systems
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com