Project Manager

LeoForce; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a technically strong Project Manager in Salt Lake City to lead manufacturing and tooling projects from kickoff through final delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, machining, welding, quality, and purchasing to ensure on-time, on-budget results aligned with customer specs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing or engineering environments, strong CAD and ERP/MRP experience, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, build-to-print

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or mechanical engineering.
• 2+ years of project management in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Hands-on CNC machining, fabrication, or heavy manufacturing experience.
• SolidWorks or similar CAD software experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (GSS, Epicor, SAP, Oracle, JobBoss, etc.).
• Microsoft Project and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of manufacturing projects from order release to invoicing.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using ERP/MRP systems.
• Track labor, material costs, and project profitability.
• Coordinate with machinists, welders, inspectors and production leadership.
• Review engineering drawings and GD&T to support manufacturing.
• Prepare manufacturing models from customer data or reverse engineering.
• Bridge engineering intent and shop floor execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams and kickoff meetings.
• Serve as primary customer contact and provide status updates.

Skills

5+ yrs manufacturing

PM experience

GD&T interpretation

CNC / fabrication

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Reverse engineering

MS Project

Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Project Manager

Salt Lake City,UT, US

6915429

a day ago

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

Project Execution & Ownership

Manage full lifecycle of manufacturing projects, from order release through shipment and invoicing

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using ERP/MRP systems and project management tools

Create and manage work orders, routers, and manufacturing plans within the GSS MRP system

Track project progress, labor hours, material costs, and overall project financial performance

Ensure projects meet schedule, quality, and margin objectives

Technical Coordination & Manufacturing Support

Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and 3D models to support manufacturing execution

Work directly with machinists, welders, inspectors, and production leadership to ensure technical clarity and manufacturability

Review and refine rough 3D models to support manufacturing workflows and reduce reliance on engineering resources

Help define manufacturing sequences, tolerances, inspection requirements, and build strategies

Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical or manufacturing issues

CAD and 3D Modeling Support

Utilize 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) to review, modify, and refine models for manufacturing readiness

Assist in preparing manufacturing models from customer data, reverse engineering, or rough geometry

Ensure models are usable for machining, fabrication, and inspection processes

Bridge the gap between engineering intent and shop floor execution

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Coordinate daily with:

• Machinists and CNC programmers
• Welding and fabrication teams
• Quality and inspection teams
• Purchasing and supply chain
• Production and scheduling teams

Facilitate project kickoff meetings and ongoing production coordination

Ensure smooth progression of projects across departments

Customer Communication

Serve as primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution

Provide regular status updates, schedule tracking, and delivery coordination

Support scope changes, technical clarifications, and customer requirements

ERP / MRP and Cost Management

Utilize GSS MRP system to manage:

• Work orders
• Material requirements
• Labor tracking
• Project cost tracking

Support invoice preparation and project financial reconciliation

Monitor project profitability and cost performance

Required Qualifications

Technical Background

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or mechanical engineering environments
• 2+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong experience interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T
• Hands-on experience working with CNC machining, fabrication, or heavy manufacturing processes

CAD / Modeling Experience (Strongly Preferred)

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Ability to review, modify, and prepare 3D models for manufacturing
• Experience working with rough models, reverse engineering, or build-to-print environments preferred

Systems and Software

• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems (GSS, Epicor, SAP, Oracle, JobBoss, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, and standard business software

Preferred Background

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing
• CNC machining environments
• Tooling manufacturing
• Weldments and structural fabrication
• Job shop or build-to-print manufacturing
• Heavy industrial equipment manufacturing

A bit about us:

About the Company

We are a highly specialized manufacturing organization focused on producing large, complex, high-precision components and tooling for aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial applications. Our capabilities include advanced multi-axis CNC machining, welding and fabrication, reverse engineering, laser tracking metrology, and 3D modeling.

The company supports mission-critical programs for leading aerospace and defense OEMs and suppliers, delivering large-scale tooling, weldments, precision machined components, and custom assemblies that require extremely tight tolerances and advanced manufacturing processes.

This is an opportunity to join a technically advanced manufacturing environment supporting complex aerospace and industrial projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a technically strong Project Manager to lead the execution of complex manufacturing and tooling projects from kickoff through final delivery. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, machining, welding, quality, and purchasing to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer specifications.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role requiring direct involvement with manufacturing processes, CAD models, technical drawings, and shop floor operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in machining, fabrication, or manufacturing engineering and is comfortable working closely with machinists, welders, inspectors, and engineers in a fast-paced, build-to-print manufacturing environment.

Why join us?

• Work on advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing projects
• Highly technical, hands-on environment
• Exposure to complex, large-scale tooling and precision manufacturing
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineers and machinists
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

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