Manufacturing Project Lead: Engineer to PM Ownership

Arclin; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead capital and engineering projects at the Spruance manufacturing facility in Richmond, VA. You will own projects from initiation through startup, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and high technical standards.

This individual contributor role offers ownership and visibility, collaborating with operations, engineering, EHS, procurement, and external partners to deliver impactful improvements and support future

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience leading engineering or capital projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to technical specifications.
• Experience developing project schedules, managing capital budgets, and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Finario, or similar software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to influence teams without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and engineering projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and technical performance.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, engineering firms, and vendors.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate designs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage budgets, capital spending, change control, and financial reporting.
• Communicate progress, milestones, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain complete project documentation and regulatory records.
• Partner with operations for successful startup, turnover, and lessons learned.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Finario

Job description

Arclin is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead capital and engineering projects at the Spruance manufacturing facility in Richmond, VA. You will own projects from initiation through startup, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and high technical standards.

This individual contributor role offers ownership and visibility, collaborating with operations, engineering, EHS, procurement, and external partners to deliver impactful improvements and support future