Strategic Manufacturing Integration Project Lead

Ruger Firearms; Mayodan (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO

Relocation assistance available

Casual work environment

Job summary

Ruger Firearms in Mayodan, NC seeks a Project Manager – Manufacturing Integration to lead major operational initiatives and capital projects within the facility. You will oversee new production lines, cell expansions, and layout redesigns, ensuring on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery.

This role acts as the enterprise integrator, aligning cross-functional teams and driving disciplined execution from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead and manage engineering projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience implementing process improvements and leading capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from charter through production stabilization.
• Define scope, budget, risk, and success metrics.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and milestone reviews.
• Drive stage-gate reviews with senior leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks; prevent scope creep while maintaining agility.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

CAD/CAM (SolidWorks/Mastercam)

GD&T reading

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

Ruger Firearms in Mayodan, NC seeks a Project Manager – Manufacturing Integration to lead major operational initiatives and capital projects within the facility. You will oversee new production lines, cell expansions, and layout redesigns, ensuring on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery.

This role acts as the enterprise integrator, aligning cross-functional teams and driving disciplined execution from concept through production.