Project Manager – Manufacturing & Capital Projects

Elmet Technologies, Inc.; Coldwater, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan day-one

Dental and vision coverage

4% retirement match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

Professional development

Capital investments involvement

Startup and commissioning exposure

Job summary

Elmet Technologies in Coldwater, MI is seeking a Project Manager – Manufacturing & Capital Projects to lead capital equipment, process improvements, and facility upgrades from concept through startup. You will coordinate engineering teams, suppliers, budgets, and schedules to deliver projects that meet safety and quality standards.

This onsite role offers broad exposure to manufacturing improvements and hands‑on project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience managing technical, engineering, manufacturing, or capital projects.
• Experience taking projects through multiple phases—from concept and planning through implementation and startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and capital projects from initial concept through completion.
• Develop project strategies, objectives, and upfront engineering packages.
• Define design requirements and scopes of work.
• Help evaluate and select technologies, equipment, and technical solutions.
• Develop equipment and product specifications, process flow sheets, layouts, and resource requirements.
• Build and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, engineering services, construction services, and other project resources.
• Oversee engineering, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Track project performance against schedule and budget.
• Identify and address technical, cost, resource, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate internal teams, engineering partners, contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers.
• Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and outstanding actions to stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Support the transition of completed projects into Operations.
• Make sure projects meet Elmet’s technical, operational, quality, and safety expectations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Description

Coldwater, Michigan | Full-Time | Onsite | Operations

Take Projects From an Idea to a Working Reality

At Elmet Technologies, we’re investing in the equipment, processes, and facilities that will shape how we manufacture for years to come.

We’re looking for a Project Manager – Manufacturing & Capital Projects to lead those initiatives at our Coldwater facility.

This isn’t a role where you simply maintain a project plan. You’ll help define what needs to be built or improved, develop the technical approach, coordinate engineering and suppliers, manage budgets and schedules, oversee installation and commissioning, and help turn completed projects over to Operations.

You’ll have the opportunity to see projects through the entire lifecycle—from concept to startup.

What’s In It for You

You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful technical projects inside a growing advanced manufacturing organization while working directly with the people and processes your projects affect.

• Benefits starting Day One


• Three medical plan options


• Dental and vision coverage


• 4% company match on retirement savings


• Company-paid life insurance


• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability


• Paid time off


• Paid company holidays


• Tuition assistance


• $1,000 employee referral bonus


• Professional development and internal growth opportunities


• Direct involvement in capital investments and manufacturing improvements


• Exposure to projects from initial concept through commissioning and startup

What You’ll Do

As Project Manager, you’ll lead technical projects involving capital equipment, manufacturing processes, facility improvements, and product or process development.

You’ll be responsible for bringing the right people, resources, plans, and technical information together to move projects from concept through successful implementation.

You will:

• Lead technical and capital projects from initial concept through completion


• Develop project strategies, objectives, and upfront engineering packages


• Define design requirements and scopes of work


• Help evaluate and select technologies, equipment, and technical solutions


• Develop equipment and product specifications, process flow sheets, layouts, and resource requirements


• Build and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, resources, and deliverables


• Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, engineering services, construction services, and other project resources


• Oversee engineering, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities


• Track project performance against schedule and budget


• Identify and address technical, cost, resource, and schedule risks


• Coordinate internal teams, engineering partners, contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers


• Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and outstanding actions to stakeholders


• Maintain project documentation


• Support the transition of completed projects into Operations


• Make sure projects meet Elmet’s technical, operational, quality, and safety expectations

The formal role specifically encompasses the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and startup.

Work Across the Business

Successful manufacturing projects don’t happen within one department. You’ll work closely with:

Operations Engineering Maintenance Quality EHS Site Leadership Suppliers Contractors Equipment Vendors

Depending on the project, you may also lead internal employees, contractors, vendors, and other project resources responsible for delivering specific portions of the work.

That means you’ll need to be as comfortable communicating with people as you are managing the technical details of a project.

Requirements

What You Need to Succeed

We’re looking for someone who combines technical knowledge with strong project execution.

You’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field


• Experience managing technical, engineering, manufacturing, or capital projects


• Experience taking projects through multiple phases—from concept and planning through implementation and startup


• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, and deliverables


• Strong organization and prioritization skills


• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills


• The ability to identify project risks, evaluate alternatives, and resolve technical or operational issues


• Clear written and verbal communication


• The ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners


• A strong commitment to safety and project requirements

Additional Tools in Your Toolbox

Even better if you have experience with:

• Project management in a manufacturing or industrial environment


• Major capital equipment projects


• Manufacturing process improvements


• Facility improvement or expansion projects


• Process development projects


• Engineering firms


• Equipment suppliers


• Construction contractors


• Equipment installation and commissioning


• Production startup and operational handoff

Those experiences closely align with the preferred background identified for the role.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll know you’re succeeding when:

• Projects have clearly defined objectives, scope, schedules, budgets, and responsibilities


• Potential risks are identified early rather than becoming surprises later


• Engineering, Operations, vendors, and contractors know what’s expected of them


• Project decisions and outstanding actions are clearly communicated


• Capital equipment and facility projects progress safely and efficiently
  
• Schedule and budget issues are identified and addressed quickly


• Equipment installation and commissioning are well coordinated


• New or modified equipment and processes successfully transition into Operations


• Project documentation is complete and useful


• The people operating and maintaining what you’ve delivered are prepared for startup


• Completed projects deliver the technical and operational results they were designed to achieve

Your Workplace

This is an onsite role with work taking place in both office and manufacturing environments.

You’ll regularly move between project planning activities and the areas where the work is actually happening—including production, equipment installation, and active project or construction areas. Required PPE will vary depending on the area and activity.

Some travel may also be required based on assigned projects, including travel to other Elmet facilities, supplier or vendor locations, and project sites.

Build What Manufacturing Needs Next

Elmet Technologies is a U.S.-based advanced manufacturer specializing in high-performance refractory metals and precision-engineered products. At our Coldwater facility, your projects can directly influence how we manufacture, the equipment our teams use, the processes they follow, and our ability to safely and efficiently meet customer needs.

That’s what makes this Project Manager position different from a traditional project coordination role.

You’re not just tracking the work. You’re helping turn an engineering concept into something our manufacturing teams can actually use.

Search Process Note

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.