Manufacturing Capital Projects Lead

Precision Castparts; Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects across multiple sites. You will coordinate Engineering, Operations and Facilities to develop scopes, manage budgets and install capital equipment while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role demands a track record of delivering complex projects on schedule, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work with external suppliers and contractors to drive alignment and successful production launches.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop plans, execute initiatives, and deliver results against established objectives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong track record of leadership, people management, and problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional, multi-site teams on design, development, installation, release, and production of new processes and equipment.
• Plan and implement equipment improvements to enhance production efficiency, achieve cost containment goals, and support plant growth and safety initiatives.
• Work effectively within a highly cross-functional environment involving customers, manufacturing, product development, supply chain, production control, and logistics teams.
• Partner with external suppliers and contractors to establish delivery schedules for components, tooling, and services, coordinating with Supply Chain and Logistics as needed.
• Oversee capital equipment installations, ensuring workmanship and safety standards are met.
• Maintain inventories of maintenance supplies, critical spare parts, and repair components at appropriate levels.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including participation in 6S activities.
• Follow established financial procedures when procuring equipment, supplies, and services.
• Coordinate planning and engagement of outside plant engineering services as required.
• Drive alignment across multiple foundries to enable simultaneous production capabilities.
• Supervise external engineering service providers and contractors as needed.
• Ensure capital equipment installations are completed on time and according to design specifications.
• Lead the transition of projects from development and qualification phases into ongoing production.
• Develop and manage maintenance and capital project budgets.
• Support programs from prototype development through production launch.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plan development

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering

Master's degree (MS) or MBA preferred

Job description

Precision Castparts is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects across multiple sites. You will coordinate Engineering, Operations and Facilities to develop scopes, manage budgets and install capital equipment while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role demands a track record of delivering complex projects on schedule, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work with external suppliers and contractors to drive alignment and successful production launches.