Lead Custom Machinery Projects | Automation & Manufacturing

Connect-Force; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead custom machinery and automation projects in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with engineers, machine builders, suppliers, and customers to bring complex equipment from concept through delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management within industrial manufacturing, strong engineering understanding, and proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably involving custom machinery, machine tools, industrial automation, capital equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering, machine building, manufacturing processes, or industrial equipment assembly.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams involving engineering, manufacturing, procurement, assembly, and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and customer expectations.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, technical documentation, and equipment specifications.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and project management or scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom machinery projects from customer requirements through installation and final acceptance.
• Develop schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables for successful execution.
• Own multiple projects with focus on quality, cost, timing, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to overcome challenges.
• Monitor progress using Excel, MS Project or similar tools and report to stakeholders.
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned customers and manage expectations.

Skills

Project management

Engineering coordination

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Connect-Force seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead custom machinery and automation projects in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with engineers, machine builders, suppliers, and customers to bring complex equipment from concept through delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management within industrial manufacturing, strong engineering understanding, and proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Some travel may be required.