Automation & Smart Manufacturing Lead

Actalent; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Onsite benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation and equipment projects in a regulated medical device manufacturing setting. You will drive initiatives from concept through validation and handoff, coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

The role emphasizes on-time delivery, budget adherence, regulatory compliance, and measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, traceability, and manufacturing performance. Onsite Noblesville, IN with first-shift hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years leading automation and equipment capital projects in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and equipment capital projects from concept through installation, validation, and production readiness.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and external suppliers.
• Drive project governance via reviews, status updates, risk assessments, and communications.
• Track and report project performance, financial results, savings, ROI, and KPIs.
• Ensure projects are safe, within scope, on schedule, and within budget.
• Lead implementation of automated systems including robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and inspection equipment.
• Support deployment of MES, SCADA, IIoT, and data analytics.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/PM

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation and equipment projects in a regulated medical device manufacturing setting. You will drive initiatives from concept through validation and handoff, coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

The role emphasizes on-time delivery, budget adherence, regulatory compliance, and measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, traceability, and manufacturing performance. Onsite Noblesville, IN with first-shift hours.