Manufacturing Capital Projects Lead (Equipment & Ops)

Adhesives Research; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adhesives Research is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital projects supporting manufacturing equipment and facilities. This full-time role in Glen Rock, PA, requires coordinating specifications, planning, bidding, and installation activities while ensuring safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with MS Project and AutoCAD. PMP is preferred. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Project, AutoCAD, and Office 365.
• Willingness to travel across facilities and customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects.
• Lead development of project specifications with the requestor.
• Prepare and update project plans using MS Project or equivalent.
• Prepare SOWs and RFQ documents.
• Identify manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and contractors and obtain competitive bids.
• Review quotes, provide purchase recommendations and track costs.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Ensure safety is designed into equipment and establish maintenance practices.
• Provide engineering solutions to address repetitive failures and other problems.
• Collaborate with process owners on continuous improvement and support maintenance, production and project management.
• Communicate effectively with AR associates, suppliers, contractors, and customers.
• Demonstrate professional conduct per AR Guiding Principles and LEAN culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

English fluency

Education

B.S. in Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Office 365

Job description

Adhesives Research is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital projects supporting manufacturing equipment and facilities. This full-time role in Glen Rock, PA, requires coordinating specifications, planning, bidding, and installation activities while ensuring safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with MS Project and AutoCAD. PMP is preferred. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.