Impactful Manufacturing Project Engineer

Weiler Abrasives Group; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiler Abrasives Group in Cresco, IA is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects from scope through closure. You will develop plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource requirements while coordinating suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing teams onsite.

The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement, with responsibility for process design, validation, SOPs, and ensuring safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, operations, industrialization, process engineering, or project engineering.
• Experience leading capital projects and manufacturing process improvements preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects from scope development through implementation and project closure.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, contractors, consultants, and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor project performance against timelines, budgets, and key deliverables.
• Manage equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, validation, and production startup activities.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations for leadership review.
• Support new product introductions and production transfers between facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Weiler Abrasives Group in Cresco, IA is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects from scope through closure. You will develop plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource requirements while coordinating suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing teams onsite.

The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement, with responsibility for process design, validation, SOPs, and ensuring safety,