Automation Project Manager

Leoforce; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Equity in the company

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead custom automation and machine-build projects from kickoff through delivery. This role manages scope, schedules, budgets, customer communication, and cross-functional engineering and manufacturing activities to ensure projects are on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has mid-level experience in industrial automation, machine design/build, or manufacturing engineering, with strong mechanical, controls, and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience managing custom machine build, automation, manufacturing, or industrial engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tooling, controls, pneumatics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with welding, packaging, assembly, or automated production equipment is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and CAD/SolidWorks.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and customer expectations.
• Serve as primary contact between customers and internal engineering/manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate mechanical design, controls engineering, fabrication, assembly, and system startup activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans as needed.
• Monitor project costs, margins, labor utilization, and supplier/vendor performance.
• Handle project changes, scope adjustments, and contract-related discussions.
• Lead regular project review meetings and drive issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Customer liaison

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Leadership

CAD/SolidWorks

MS Project

MS Office

Pneumatics

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Automation Project Manager

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and customer expectations
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal engineering/manufacturing teams
• Coordinate mechanical design, controls engineering, fabrication, assembly, and system startup activities
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and recovery plans as needed
• Monitor project costs, margins, labor utilization, and supplier/vendor performance
• Handle project changes, scope adjustments, and contract‑related discussions
• Lead regular project review meetings and drive issue resolution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• Experience managing custom machine build, automation, manufacturing, or industrial engineering projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tooling, controls, pneumatics, and manufacturing processes
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with welding, packaging, assembly, or automated production equipment is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and CAD/SolidWorks
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Travel:

Approximately 15% travel to customer and supplier facilities as needed

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead custom automation and machine build projects from kickoff through delivery. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, customer communication, and cross-functional engineering/manufacturing activities to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial automation, custom machinery, manufacturing engineering, or machine design/build environments, with the ability to oversee mechanical design, controls integration, fabrication, assembly, and system implementation activities.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary
• Equity in the company
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Accelerated Career Growth