Senior Engineering Project Manager—Custom Automation

Genuine Search Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead custom automation projects from concept through commissioning and customer sign-off in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage schedules, budgets, and customer expectations to ensure successful delivery.

The successful candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, hands-on experience with automated equipment, and proven ability to manage mechanical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of project management or project execution experience in custom automation, special machinery, or industrial equipment.
• Strong background in automated machinery and manufacturing systems.
• Experience managing projects involving mechanical, electrical, controls, and integration disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of machine design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools.
• PMP certification or formal project management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage custom automation projects from kickoff through final commissioning and customer sign-off.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
• Coordinate internal engineering, manufacturing, assembly, controls, purchasing, and field service teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
• Conduct project review meetings and provide regular status updates to leadership and customers.
• Review engineering designs and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Manage project scope, change orders, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Support mechanical design reviews and collaborate with engineering teams on manufacturability and system performance.
• Coordinate machine build activities, FAT/SAT activities, installation, and startup support.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer quality expectations.
• Maintain documentation including schedules, meeting notes, action items, and project reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes and communication.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Mechanical engineering background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Genuine Search Group is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead custom automation projects from concept through commissioning and customer sign-off in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage schedules, budgets, and customer expectations to ensure successful delivery.

The successful candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, hands-on experience with automated equipment, and proven ability to manage mechanical,