Engineering Project Manager

Genuine Search Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance bonus opportunities

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 experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead custom automation projects from concept through commissioning and customer sign-off in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage schedules, budgets, and customer expectations to ensure successful delivery.

The successful candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, hands-on experience with automated equipment, and proven ability to manage mechanical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of project management or project execution experience in custom automation, special machinery, 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.
• Strong understanding of machine design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools.
• PMP certification or formal project management training preferred.

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.
• Support mechanical design reviews and collaborate with engineering teams on manufacturability and system performance.
• 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

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Mechanical engineering background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Engineering Project Manager – Custom AutomationPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead the execution of custom automation and automated machinery projects from concept through installation and customer acceptance. This role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, hands-on experience with automated equipment, and proven success managing complex technical projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically proficient, and capable of coordinating cross-functional teams while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage custom automation projects from kickoff through final commissioning and customer sign-offServe as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project executionCoordinate internal engineering, manufacturing, assembly, controls, purchasing, and field service teamsDevelop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plansConduct project review meetings and provide regular status updates to leadership and customersReview engineering designs and ensure technical requirements are metManage project scope, change orders, risk mitigation, and issue resolutionSupport mechanical design reviews and collaborate with engineering teams on manufacturability and system performanceCoordinate machine build activities, FAT/SAT activities, installation, and startup supportEnsure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer quality expectationsMaintain documentation including schedules, meeting notes, action items, and project reportsDrive continuous improvement in project execution processes and communicationQualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience3+ years of project management or project execution experience in custom automation, special machinery, or industrial equipmentStrong background in automated machinery and manufacturing systemsExperience managing projects involving mechanical, electrical, controls, and integration disciplinesProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong understanding of machine design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning processesExcellent communication, organizational, and leadership skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling toolsPreferredPMP certification or formal project management trainingExperience with robotic systems, material handling, vision systems, or assembly automationFamiliarity with CAD software and engineering documentationExperience working directly with manufacturing customers and suppliersAbility to travel for customer meetings, installations, and project support as neededDesired TraitsStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesCustomer-focused mindsetAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentDetail-oriented with strong follow-throughCollaborative leadership style with the ability to influence cross-functional teamsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experiencePerformance bonus opportunitiesHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysCareer growth opportunities within a growing automation organizationYou should be proficient in:GD&TLeadership / People ManagementProject ManagementCAD SoftwareMechanical Design & EngineeringVendor & Supplier ManagementMachines & technologies you'll use:3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks)2D Drawings (AutoCAD, Solidworks)Robotic WelderIndustrial Robot (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, Yaskawa Motoman, Universal Robotics)