Automation Projects Lead – Custom Machinery

Genuine Search Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead custom automation and machinery projects from concept through installation and customer acceptance. The role requires hands-on experience with automated equipment and a strong mechanical engineering background.

You will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, controls, purchasing, and field service teams to ensure schedules, budgets, and customer expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience in custom automation or industrial equipment.
• Strong background in automated machinery and manufacturing systems.
• Experience managing projects involving mechanical, electrical, controls, and integration disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage custom automation projects from kickoff through final commissioning and customer sign-off.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
• Coordinate internal engineering, manufacturing, assembly, controls, purchasing, and field service teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
• Conduct project review meetings and provide regular status updates to leadership and customers.
• Review engineering designs and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Manage project scope, change orders, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate machine build activities, FAT/SAT activities, installation, and startup support.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer quality expectations.
• Maintain documentation including schedules, meeting notes, action items, and project reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes and communication.

Skills

Project management

Multiple projects

Communication

Leadership

Scheduling tools

Mechanical design

Electrical

Controls integration

Robotics

Vision systems

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Genuine Search Group is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead custom automation and machinery projects from concept through installation and customer acceptance. The role requires hands-on experience with automated equipment and a strong mechanical engineering background.

You will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, controls, purchasing, and field service teams to ensure schedules, budgets, and customer expectations are met.