Project Leader - Machinery and Tools

Exo-s; Howe (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Exo-s in Howe, Indiana, seeks a Project Leader - Machinery and Tools to oversee equipment manufacturing projects from quotation to delivery. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and monitoring execution activities, ensuring clear communication among teams, and managing project budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and supports workflow standardization while participating in continuous improvement of project processes. You will also coordinate closely with multiple teams to meet project objectives and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations, cost estimates, and project documentation for internal customers and manufacturing plants.
• Establish project schedules and ensure follow-up on all project execution activities.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, tooling, machining, purchasing, fabrication, and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, risks, scope changes, and project status updates.
• Ensure proper project documentation and workflow management through internal systems.
• Support the implementation and standardization of project workflows from quotation to equipment completion.
• Maintain clear communication and alignment between internal customers, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and technical teams.
• Organize and lead project follow-up meetings and action tracking.
• Ensure smooth coordination of equipment fabrication, delivery, installation, and startup activities.
• Assist in prioritization and workload coordination across ongoing projects.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented work environment focused on accountability and execution.
• Work closely with the MandT USA and MandT MEXICO teams to ensure alignment.
• Participate in continuous improvement of project management methods, documentation, and operational processes.

Job description

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Project Leader - Machinery and Tools will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring all execution activities related to equipment manufacturing projects, from quotation phase through final delivery.

The selected candidate will play a key role in improving project structure, communication, follow-up, and workflow standardization within the MandT team while supporting the development of new types of equipment beyond traditional blow mold tooling activities.

Principle Duties, Responsibilities and Essential Elements Of The Job

• Prepare quotations, cost estimates, and project documentation for internal customers and manufacturing plants.
• Establish project schedules and ensure follow-up on all project execution activities.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, tooling, machining, purchasing, fabrication, and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, risks, scope changes, and project status updates.
• Ensure proper project documentation and workflow management through internal systems and Monday.com.
• Support the implementation and standardization of project workflows from quotation to equipment completion.
• Maintain clear communication and alignment between internal customers, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and technical teams.
• Organize and lead project follow-up meetings and action tracking.
• Ensure smooth coordination of equipment fabrication, delivery, installation, and startup activities when required.
• Assist in prioritization and workload coordination across ongoing projects.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented work environment focused on accountability and execution.
• Work closely with the MandT USA team, MandT MEXICO team, Automation and Robotics team, and Howe's operations to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
• Actively participates in and maintains 5S workplace organization principles, leading 5S activities as needed while ensuring all tasks are performed in full compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of project management methods, documentation, and operational processes.
• Support the growth and structuring of new equipment product lines within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing and office environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing operations requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment. Requires standing, walking, climbing, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible hours may be required to support production and maintenance needs.