Domestic Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager

Elemental Brands; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, 8

401(k) Plan with employer match

DTO

Parental Leave

Sick Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

FSA / HSA contributions

Gym membership discount

Tuition Assistance

Birthday lunches

Employee Discount

On-site snacks

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Elemental Brands is seeking a Domestic Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager to lead projects for domestically manufactured products and internal assemblies. You will coordinate Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, Distribution, and internal teams to meet precise specifications and on-time delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in project management or production coordination in metal fabrication, with experience in ERP/MRP systems, CAD viewing, and CPQ tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Operations, or related field.
• 3–5 years of project management or production coordination in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with precision metal fabrication and CNC sheet metal concepts.
• Experience with ERP/MRP platforms and CAD viewing software, CPQ tools, and office suites.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and multi‑tasking under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee domestically manufactured projects and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
• Track workflows across sheet metal fabrication, machining, finishing, and assembly.
• Travel domestically up to 15% to inspect facilities and resolve production issues.
• Ensure projects meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Create and standardize processes and SOPs for domestic manufacturing.
• Provide status updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Production coordination

Industrial manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Industrial Technology / Business Operations

Tools

IFS

Smart Sheets

Trello

CAD viewing

Configure One

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Domestic Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 90,000 - yearly

The Opportunity:

At Elemental Brands, our success starts with our people. Every day, our engineers, innovators, creators, and problem-solvers work together to develop and deliver innovative LED lighting solutions through Diode LED®, Lucetta®, Lucetta CI®, Gammalux®, and Elemental LED®. Together, we're driving innovation and helping define the future of the low-voltage linear lighting industry.

That same spirit of innovation and collaboration shapes everything we do. We encourage curiosity, continuous learning, and fresh ideas across every department, empowering employees to grow their careers, make meaningful contributions, and help shape the future of lighting.

Recognized by EDAWN as “Company of the Year – Large” and “Employees First – Large,” and by the University of Nevada, Reno as “Graduate Employer of the Year,” Elemental Brands is proud to be an award-winning workplace where people come first, innovation thrives, and careers flourish.

What You Get To Do:

We are seeking a highly organized Domestic Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager to oversee and coordinate projects involving domestically manufactured products, internally assembled LED systems, and fabricated sheet metal components. In this position, you will serve as the critical operational bridge connecting Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, Distribution, and internal manufacturing teams. By leveraging technical expertise and solution-oriented project management, you will ensure all custom assemblies and domestic orders are built to precise engineering specifications, meet strict quality standards, and are delivered on schedule.

Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:

• Proactively manage and track project workflows for internally manufactured parts, ensuring seamless execution across sheet metal fabrication (AMADA equipment), machining, finishing, and final assembly.
• Travel domestically (up to 15%) to inspect manufacturing facilities, witness First Article Inspections (FAI), evaluate vendor capabilities, and actively resolve critical production issues on-site
• Partner directly with the Technologies division to schedule and track specialized builds, while coordinating closely with the Sr. Director, Project Management for formal project hand-offs and milestone reviews.
• Facilitate activities across Engineering, Quotes, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, OMS, and Distribution to ensure internal accountability and on-time project completion.
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, and customer requirements to resolve manufacturing challenges and ensure technical feasibility before launching production runs.
• Create, standardize, and document processes, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for domestic manufacturing projects to maintain business continuity and drive efficiency.
• Drive active communication between sales, engineering, and factory floor; maintain clear project status tracking for internal stakeholders and executive updates.
• Create, track, and present project metrics, manufacturing lead times, and quote-to-production conversion data to senior leadership.
• Communicate work orders in Production and Distribution to prioritize based on critical customer timelines, material availability, and machine capacity.
• Conduct structured project reviews and post-production follow-ups to ensure all completed assemblies match client specifications and engineering revisions.
• Assists with special operational initiatives and capital equipment integration as assigned
• Performs other project management duties as required

You Have a Unique Combination of Skills,Talentsand Mindset, Including Many of the Following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Operations, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and direct hands-on experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years of project management or production coordination experience in a technical, metal fabrication, or industrial assembly manufacturing environment
• Practical working knowledge of precision metal manufacturing, CNC sheet metal processing (AMADA press brakes, lasers, or punch presses preferred), and mechanical assembly concepts
• Experience with ERP/MRP platforms (e.g., IFS, Smart Sheets, Trello), CAD/architectural viewing software, CPQ tools (e.g., Configure One), and Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets), Microsoft Suite
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical situations, interpret engineering drawings, and ask thoughtful questions to deliver effective manufacturing solutions
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
• Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
• Parental Leave (PL)
• Sick Time Off (STO)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - $200 annualemployer contribution
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
• Tuition Assistance
• Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
• Employee Discount
• On-site Snacks and Beverages
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

About Us:

Visit us at www.elementalbrands.comor call 877-564-5051.