Manufacturing Project Engineer – Process Improvement & Startups

Socket.dev; Mountainhome (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital investment and manufacturing improvement initiatives across our facilities. You will develop plans, manage budgets, coordinate stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods.

You will oversee equipment procurement, commissioning, validation, and production startup, while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role requires onsite presence and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8–10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing/operations/process engineering.
• Experience leading capital projects and process improvements preferred.
• High-volume manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects from scope through closure.
• Develop plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource needs.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and teams.
• Monitor performance against timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Prepare documentation and presentations for leadership review.
• Support new product introductions and transfers between facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Support readiness for new equipment, commissioning and production startup.
• Analyze workflows to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to improve uptime and stability.
• Maintain SOPs and process documentation and support CAPA investigations.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing

Documentation and specs

MS Office & ERP/MRP

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cross-functional leadership

CAD tools (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Socket.dev seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital investment and manufacturing improvement initiatives across our facilities. You will develop plans, manage budgets, coordinate stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods.

You will oversee equipment procurement, commissioning, validation, and production startup, while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role requires onsite presence and strong cross-functional collaboration.