Project Leader - Machinery & Tools

Exo-s; Howe (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Exo-s is seeking a Project Leader - Machinery & Tools in Howe, IN to plan, organize, and monitor execution activities from quotation through final delivery. The role focuses on improving structure, communication, and workflow standardization while supporting development of new equipment types beyond blow mold tooling.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in project coordination within manufacturing, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business, or other relevant fields.
• 4–6 years of experience in project coordination, manufacturing operations, quotations, or equipment-related projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong follow-up and coordination capabilities.
• Team-oriented leadership style with a collaborative and solutions-driven mindset.

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 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Multisite coordination

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/PM/business

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Description

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

Description

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Project Leader - Machinery & 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 M&T 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 M&T USA team, M&T MEXICO team, Automation & 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.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business, or other relevant fields.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in project coordination, manufacturing operations, quotations, or equipment-related projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong follow-up and coordination capabilities.
• Team-oriented leadership style with a collaborative and solutions-driven mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Autonomous, structured, and detail oriented.
• Customer-focused with strong sense of accountability and urgency.
• Comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams and multiple sites.
• Experience using project management and workflow tools (Monday.com experience is considered an asset).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is considered an asset.
• Available to travel occasionally.

Preferred Experience

• Plastic industry experience;
• Blow molding and injection molding equipment knowledge;
• Tool shop or custom equipment manufacturing environment;
• Automotive industry experience;
• Experience coordinating fabrication and machining activities;
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD environments.

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.