Project Manager

Brownlee Morrow Engineering Co; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical engineering firm in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a skilled project manager to oversee end-to-end repair and overhaul projects for pumps and rotating equipment. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards and on-time delivery, as well as managing compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Engineering and relevant experience, including technical auditing and performance testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in managing mechanical systems manufacturing projects.
• Experience in performing audits for ISO 9001 compliance.
• Ability to conduct technical drawing reviews using GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair and overhaul projects for pumps and rotating equipment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for project tracking and communication.
• Perform cost analysis and prepare repair quotations.

Skills

Managing end-to-end mechanical systems manufacturing projects

Designing internal audit schedules

Conducting technical drawing reviews

Applying Six Sigma Methodologies

Collaborating with engineering teams

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5 years experience

Job description

Description

Manage end-to-end repair and overhaul projects for pumps and rotating equipment, including scoping, resource planning, scheduling, and execution, to ensure on‑time delivery while meeting cost, quality, and performance objectives. Coordinate cross‑functional teams involving engineering, purchasing, shop operations, and quality assurance to track project milestones, resolve technical or logistical issues proactively, and maintain clear communication with customers throughout the repair lifecycle until final delivery. Review detailed mechanical inspection reports in collaboration with shop mechanics to identify failure modes, root causes, and necessary corrective actions for rotating equipment and pump assemblies. Perform cost analysis by gathering precise labor hours, machine shop processing times, and material procurement costs to prepare accurate repair quotations. Generate and submit purchase requisitions for critical replacement parts, raw materials, and outsourced services to the purchasing department, ensuring specifications meet engineering and application standards. Track and expedite the procurement of engineered components, castings, and mechanical seals to prevent production delays and ensure on‑time job completion. Liaise with outside sales teams to provide technical advisories on inspection findings, repair deviations, potential scope changes, and project status updates, ensuring customer expectations are managed effectively. Apply engineering principles, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), to review and validate repair drawings, ensuring dimensional accuracy and manufacturability

for re‑machined or fabricated components including shafts, shaft sleeves, bushings, wear ring etc. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance repair methodologies, reduce turnaround times, and optimize costs while maintaining quality and reliability standards. Develop and implement detailed processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions within the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, enhance repair process consistency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor. Plan and perform monthly internal audits of the Quality Management System (QMS) to evaluate process adherence, identify nonconformities, and drive corrective and preventive actions to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Perform comprehensive performance testing on all rotating elements and pump assemblies by developing and implementing specific test configurations and setups tailored to each pump design, ensuring accurate validation of operational parameters against engineering specifications and compliance with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and other applicable standards. Manage different product lines for the company.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained.
• In lieu of a Master’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained, employer will also accept a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained.
• Must also have demonstrated experience in the following:
  • Managing end‑to‑end mechanical systems manufacturing projects, ensuring adherence to technical standards (ISO, ASME and ASTM)
  • Performing audits to establish structured internal audit schedules and methodologies, supporting ISO 9001 alignment and internal control verification
  • Designing and executing internal audit schedules and audit methodologies to assess compliance with QMS procedures, identify nonconformities, and implement continual improvement practices
  • Conducting technical drawing reviews using advanced GD&T principles
  • Developing and standardizing test procedures for performance validation, including instrumentation setup, calibration protocols, flow and efficiency measurement, and data acquisition
  • Collaborating with engineering and quality teams to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality or performance deviations
  • Direct procurement of components for mechanical equipment in the automotive industry or industrial manufacturing industry
  • Reviewing RFQs, developing cost estimates, preparing technical and commercial proposals, and ensuring alignment with customer specifications and company profitability targets
  • Applying Six Sigma Methodologies to enhance operational performance and quality
  • Using Casting methodologies to evaluate cast components
  • Supporting the entire Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness in meeting organizational objectives and compliance requirements
  • Specifying, coordinating, and reviewing heat treatment processes such as annealing, quenching, and tempering to achieve required mechanical properties and metallurgical integrity in components for manufacturing
  • Implementing Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) to ensure compliance with individual client standards, quality expectations, and contractual obligations
  • Managing vendor communications and resource allocation for testing and service operations
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by applying lean principles and manufacturing best practices to reduce cost, improve test efficiency, and enhance system reliability