On-Site Manufacturing Project Lead

Onward Search; Honey Brook (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is partnering with a leading industrial equipment manufacturer in Honey Brook, PA to hire a Project Manager/Project Engineer for its operations team. This on-site role requires a solid background in managing manufacturing projects and coordinating cross-functional teams within a technical environment.

You will lead project kick-offs, maintain schedules, track progress, manage risks, and drive milestones to meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing manufacturing or heavy industry projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of welding codes, NDE, and GD&T.
• Familiar with MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project kick-offs with defined scope, timelines, and resources.
• Coordinate internal and external teams to hit milestones with quality standards.
• Track progress and address delays or issues proactively.
• Develop schedules, manage risks, and execute recovery plans.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare project estimates and proposals.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing

Technical drawings

GD&T

MS Project

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Onward Search is partnering with a leading industrial equipment manufacturer in Honey Brook, PA to hire a Project Manager/Project Engineer for its operations team. This on-site role requires a solid background in managing manufacturing projects and coordinating cross-functional teams within a technical environment.

You will lead project kick-offs, maintain schedules, track progress, manage risks, and drive milestones to meet quality standards.