Packaging & Processing Project Lead (Contract)

Aequor; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor is seeking a Project Manager to lead packaging and processing projects from concept through implementation. You will manage costs, schedules, and resources, while coordinating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to achieve site goals for capital efficiency and safety.

The role requires strong design engineering, project management, and FDA/GMP awareness, with duties spanning cost development, supplier coordination, and program governance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical).
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management, process design, manufacturing, and contractor supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project engineering, including design, procurement, construction management, installation and qualification.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and resource plans to meet scope, schedule, budget, and cash flow targets.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-functional leadership

Process design

Technical writing

CAD/ drawing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

PMP Certification

Professional Engineer Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Aequor is seeking a Project Manager to lead packaging and processing projects from concept through implementation. You will manage costs, schedules, and resources, while coordinating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to achieve site goals for capital efficiency and safety.

The role requires strong design engineering, project management, and FDA/GMP awareness, with duties spanning cost development, supplier coordination, and program governance across multiple sites.