Project Manager / Applications Engineer — Packaging Automation

Pro Mach, Inc.; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Mach, Inc. in Washington, MO is seeking a Project Manager/Applications Engineer to oversee machinery orders from kickoff through shipment. The role blends technical design, project management, and sales support.

You will coordinate with designers, vendors, and sales reps, ensure on-time delivery, manage budget and scope, and prepare cost estimates for proposals. This is an onsite position with growth opportunities in a global packaging automation leader.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years’ experience in Inside Technical Sales, Project Engineering, Project Management or similar background preferred
• Minimum two-year technical degree, BS or BA degree in Engineering preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• High level of aptitude in Electrical and Mechanical Design
• Good organization and planning skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities at the same time
• Leadership skills, team player, timeline driven
• SolidWorks experience a plus
• Previous experience in packaging industry a plus

Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture a positive and productive working relationship among clients, internal and external vendors, and internal project team members through face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, and routine communication
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Initiate, schedule and conduct formal Project Kickoff Meeting
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Coordinate with outside vendors to procure quotations for equipment to be sourced for the machine design
• Gather cost data from historical records and equipment vendors to create cost workbooks
• Participate in pre-sale design reviews and customer sales presentations with Sales Representatives (Up to 5% travel possible)
• Communicate with Inside and Outside Sales, channel partners and customers to provide product line, technical and commercial information necessary to obtain orders
• Conduct customer presentations and machine demonstrations

Skills

Project Management

Engineering background

Communication skills

Leadership

SolidWorks

Electrical and Mechanical Design

Education

Engineering degree (BS/BA)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Pro Mach, Inc. in Washington, MO is seeking a Project Manager/Applications Engineer to oversee machinery orders from kickoff through shipment. The role blends technical design, project management, and sales support.

You will coordinate with designers, vendors, and sales reps, ensure on-time delivery, manage budget and scope, and prepare cost estimates for proposals. This is an onsite position with growth opportunities in a global packaging automation leader.