Project Manager - Components

Csidesigns; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tools and equipment provided

Travel and hotel accommodations paid

Meals and travel expenses covered

Continued education opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Community events

Job summary

Central States Industrial (CSI) is seeking a Project Manager - Components to lead fabrication designs and estimates, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and guide projects from concept through manufacturing.

The role requires strong design and estimating skills, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with internal teams. The position offers an office-based role with potential travel and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical emphasis required.
• Design/estimation experience preferred.
• Experience designing and estimating custom manufactured components preferred.
• Intermediate Outlook and Excel; proficient Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective fabrication designs using appropriate materials and standards.
• Consult with customers, vendors, and coworkers to understand requirements and solutions.
• Prepare material and labor cost estimates, analyses, and proposals with margins and lead times.
• Provide manufacturing technical support, including BOMs and steps for complex fabrications.
• Mentor design/estimating team members and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop and improve product specifications, processes, testing, and quality standards.
• Support product development and market growth by applying industry standards and building relationships.

Skills

Project management

Fabrication design

Cost estimation

Vendor collaboration

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical emphasis

Design/estimation experience preferred

Experience designing/custom components preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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CSI is looking for a qualified candidate to join our team as a Project Manager - Components. This position supports the promotion, sales, design, cost proposals, and production of fabricated components and requires a disciplined, creative individual who demonstrates initiative and persistence in developing innovative solutions.

Project Managers - Components work across the product-development process, from concept through practical manufacturing. The role requires strong design and estimating skills, an understanding of manufacturing processes and industry standards, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop practical, cost-effective fabrication designs using appropriate materials, components, manufacturing methods, and applicable industry standards
• Consult with customers, prospects, vendors, and co-workers to understand requirements, solve fabrication challenges, and develop competitive solutions
• Prepare accurate material and labor cost estimates, cost analyses, and proposals while considering margins, lead times, inventory, and prior project costs
• Provide manufacturing technical support, including accurate design information, bills of material, manufacturing steps, and customized methods for complex fabrications
• Mentor and support design/estimating team members, promote disciplined drafting practices, and identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities
• Develop and improve product specifications, manufacturing processes, testing requirements, quality standards, and process controls in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers
• Support product development and market growth by applying industry standards, identifying competitive opportunities, building customer relationships, and improving CSI’s products and manufacturing methods

Who This If For

You don’t need to know everything, but you do need the right mindset.

• Disciplined, creative problem-solver who demonstrates initiative and persistence
• Able to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in stressful, fast-paced situations
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and design considerations
• Team-oriented and comfortable collaborating with customers, vendors, craftsmen, drafters, and internal teams
• Clear and professional verbal and written communicator
• Committed to continuous learning, process improvement, and practical solutions

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical emphasis required
• Design/estimation experience preferred
• Experience designing and estimating custom manufactured components preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel skills; proficient Microsoft Word skills required
• Working knowledge of applicable standards such as ASME Section IX, cGMP, 3A, BPE, CRN, and PED preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This role is primarily office-based with regular interaction across internal teams and manufacturing operations. More than 40 hours per week will typically be required to achieve the productivity necessary for this position, and overnight travel, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday hours may be required.

The position requires the ability to interact with employees verbally and in writing, remain stationary for approximately 80% of the workday, maintain close visual acuity, and continuously operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional lifting, stooping, bending, and lifting office products and supplies up to 20 pounds may be required.

CSI provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Why CSI

• Competitive hourly pay: $65,000-$80,000, annually
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided tools and required equipment
• Company-paid travel and hotel accommodations
• Company-paid meals and eligible travel expenses
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to participate in company activities and community events

About CSI

CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless-steel process equipment and services to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.

We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth, and community.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource, which is why we are committed to investing in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning, and continuing education support. We also enjoy hosting company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program, and providing opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSI has a long-standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disabilities.

U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E-Verify. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States.