Industrial Equipment & Tooling Project Lead

Actalent; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end industrialization projects focused on tooling and capital equipment procurement and installation within a manufacturing plant. You will plan, coordinate, and execute projects to meet safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets while working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Based in Dublin, VA, this on-site contract role emphasizes cost control, risk management, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven expertise in tooling and industrial equipment procurement and installation, including managing capital projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, SAP, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for tooling and industrial equipment projects, ensuring alignment with production and business requirements.
• Lead end-to-end execution of capital projects related to tooling and equipment installation, from concept through commissioning and handover to operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, operations, maintenance, and suppliers, to secure effective project execution.
• Monitor project progress against milestones and deliverables, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for tooling and industrial equipment, ensuring they meet technical specifications, quality standards, and delivery expectations.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective procurement and favorable commercial conditions.
• Manage vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle and ensure compliance with specifications, quality, and safety requirements.
• Oversee on-site installation, testing, and commissioning of industrial equipment and tooling, coordinating all activities to minimize disruption to operations.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant safety standards, plant procedures, and regulatory requirements during installation and commissioning activities.
• Validate equipment performance against defined specifications and acceptance criteria, and coordinate formal handover to production and maintenance teams.
• Track and control project costs, ensuring adherence to approved capital expenditure (Capex) budgets and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports and updates for stakeholders and management, including progress, risks, issues, and financial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness of future projects.
• Ensure effective coordination of tooling and equipment installation activities with suppliers and vendors, including scheduling, logistics, and resource planning.
• Focus on managing the installation and coordination of tooling and equipment rather than tooling design activities.

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

PMP or equivalent certification

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Actalent seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end industrialization projects focused on tooling and capital equipment procurement and installation within a manufacturing plant. You will plan, coordinate, and execute projects to meet safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets while working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Based in Dublin, VA, this on-site contract role emphasizes cost control, risk management, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities