Project Manager - Manufacturing - Engineering

Komline; Rockford (IL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Komline is seeking a Project Manager to lead the complete project lifecycle—from order receipt through equipment delivery and startup—while maintaining strong customer relationships.

You will oversee fabrication projects, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and specifications to deliver high-quality separation equipment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related technical field.
• Proven ability to manage fabrication/equipment projects in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and scope/change control knowledge.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee projects from PO receipt through delivery and startup.
• Serve as internal point of contact for customers ensuring seamless communication.
• Interpret purchase orders and verify material/electrical/coatings specifications.
• Develop and monitor project schedules aligned with lead-times and capacity.
• Lead make-versus-buy decisions and manage externally fabricated equipment.
• Coordinate delivery and installation timelines with customer teams.
• Manage shipment logistics and track major equipment delivery.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Scheduling

Budgeting

Logistics

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Jobbeschreibung

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity:

The Project Manager is the primary customer interface and project coordinator, This Project Manager opportunity manages the complete project lifecycle from order receipt through equipment delivery and startup, execution of industrial fabrication projects, and maintenance of strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• While adhering to customer requirements and internal processes, oversee projects from purchase order receipt through product delivery and startup
• Be the internal point of contact for customers to ensure seamless communication
• Interpret purchase orders, establish detailed requirements matrixes, and verify specifications (material, electrical, coatings, payment, etc.)
• Review and interpret customer specifications
• Create and issue order confirmations while managing submittals
• Develop and monitor project schedules that are aligned with material lead‑times, fabrication capacity, and service availability
• Lead decisions on make-versus-buy and manage externally fabricated equipment (skids, tanks, etc.)
• Coordinate equipment delivery and collaborate with customer teams on installation timelines to enable proper service scheduling
• Manage shipment logistics by tracking delivery and receipt of major equipment
• Evaluate change requests, process change orders and ensure accurate project cost allocations.
• Oversee and refine internal procedures to streamline project execution and ramp up operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related technical field
• Relevant experience managing fabrication/equipment projects in industrial or manufacturing settings
• Strong understanding of project management principles: scheduling, budgeting, scope/change control
• Proven ability to establish accountabilities, maintain clear communication, and manage cross‑functional teams
• Experience with make/buy decisions, external vendor coordination, and logistics for industrial equipment
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, Microsoft Excel, and project tracking tools

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled