Industrial Engineering Project Lead

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ghafari Associates Industrial Engineering (IE) Project Manager will lead project teams, serve as liaison between clients and internal management, and drive value across facility layout, material flow, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will own project plans, manage schedule, budget, resourcing, and change control while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring deliverables meet scope and QA standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business; master's preferred.
• Strong client relationships, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and liaise with client and management.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope and QA standards.
• Maintain client relationships and coordinate governance meetings.
• Oversee change control and closeout activities.
• Provide team leadership and performance feedback.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Hands-on mindset

Learning mindset

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Organization

Multi-project management

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

BS in Engineering or Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Ghafari Associates Industrial Engineering (IE) Project Manager will lead project teams, serve as liaison between clients and internal management, and drive value across facility layout, material flow, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will own project plans, manage schedule, budget, resourcing, and change control while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring deliverables meet scope and QA standards.