Project Engineering Manager

Materion Brush; Elmore (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Materion is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead the Project Engineering organization, directing staff, priorities, and execution of capital projects to meet safety, schedule, and budget goals. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to remove roadblocks and drive efficient project delivery.

The successful candidate will manage select large projects (potentially over $5M), develop scopes and budgets, coordinate with stakeholders, and foster a culture of

Responsibilities

• Management Systems: Comply with EH&S and quality programs, training requirements, and company policies; operate safely, honestly, and ethically.
• Promotion of safety culture, accountability, continuous improvement, and effective project execution within the engineering organization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, project execution processes, and best practices.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with corporate, regulatory, and site requirements.
• Engineering Team Leadership: Manage Project Engineering staff and coordinate departmental activities to support priorities and objectives.
• Recruit, develop, coach, train, mentor, and evaluate engineering personnel.
• Increase technical and professional competence through development planning and knowledge sharing.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Support Project Engineers by removing barriers to project execution.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making among stakeholders to mitigate delays, budget concerns, and risks.
• Balance engineering resources across multiple projects and priorities.
• Foster collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and other teams to improve outcomes.
• Project Management: Directly manage large and complex capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Lead projects with significant scope and capital expenditures that may exceed $5 million.
• Develop project scopes, business cases, budgets, schedules, risk plans, and approvals.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders for delivery.
• Maintain regular communication with site leadership on status, costs, milestones, risks, and resources.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, operational, and financial objectives.

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Join the Dream Team at Materion - Where Careers and Community Shine!

Why Apply?

At Materion, you're not just taking a job-you're joining a dream team that powers innovation in aerospace, electronics, and energy. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities to grow.

Why Elmore, Ohio?

Because life here is anything but ordinary!

• Small-Town Charm - Friendly faces, safe neighborhoods, and affordable living.
• Delicious Delights - Grab a latte at Christy's Corner Café or enjoy local flavors at cozy diners.
• Outdoor Adventures - Bike the scenic North Coast Inland Trail, fish at Riverbend Park, or tee off at Sugar Creek Golf Course.
• Nature & Culture - Stroll through Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, explore the Blair Museum of Lithophanes, or sip craft whiskey at Ernest Scarano Distillery.
• In the Middle of It All - Quick drives to Toledo, Cleveland, and Lake Erie for big-city fun!

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, tuition assistance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• A culture of respect, inclusion, and growth

Position Summary

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and supporting the Project Engineering organization to ensure successful execution of capital projects and achievement of business objectives. This role dedicates the majority of its time to managing engineering staff, developing team capabilities, establishing priorities, removing barriers to execution, and creating an environment that enables engineers to perform at their highest level.

The Project Engineering Manager directs departmental activities to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget while continuously improving project delivery processes and work practices. This role works closely with Project Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to resolve challenges, facilitate decision-making, and remove roadblocks that could impact project schedules, costs, or outcomes.

In addition to providing leadership and strategic direction for the Project Engineering team, the Project Engineering Manager directly manages select large and complex capital projects, including projects with budgets that may exceed $5 million. The role collaborates closely with the Portfolio Manager to ensure capital investments align with organizational priorities, strategic objectives, and long‑term business needs.

You will have the opportunity to:

Management Systems:

• Comply with and support all EH&S and quality programs, training requirements, and company policies while operating in a safe, honest, and ethical manner.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and effective project execution within the engineering organization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, project execution processes, and best practices.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with corporate, regulatory, and site requirements.

Engineering Team Leadership:

• Manage Project Engineering staff and coordinate departmental activities to support organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Recruit, develop, coach, train, mentor, and evaluate engineering personnel.
• Increase the technical and professional competence of engineering staff through development planning, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and guidance.
• Support Project Engineers by removing organizational, technical, and resource-related barriers that impede project execution.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making among stakeholders to mitigate project delays, budget concerns, and execution risks.
• Balance engineering resources across multiple projects and business priorities.
• Foster collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and other functional teams to improve project outcomes and operational performance.

Project Management:

• Directly manage large and complex capital projects from concept development through commissioning and project closeout.
• Lead projects with significant scope, cross‑functional involvement, and capital expenditures that may exceed $5 million.
• Develop project scopes, business cases, budget estimates, schedules, risk mitigation plans, and project approval documentation.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain regular communication with site leadership regarding project status, costs, milestones, risks, and resource requirements.
• Ensure projects achieve safety, quality, operational, and financial objectives.