Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer

Job Description

Ever Staff, a specialized recruiting firm, is actively searching for potential candidates for Direct Hire positions with one of our top clients. These positions entail direct employment with the client that offers exceptional work culture, benefits, PTO, and growth potential.

Project Manager - Fabrication & Machining

Shift: 1st

Pay Rate: $75,000/yr.

- $85,000/yr

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee customer projects from start to finish in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role serves as a key liaison between customers and the production floor, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and to exact specifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between customers and internal production teams
• Interpret and clarify customer blueprints, drawings, and build specifications
• Develop project routers, Bills of Material (BOM), and work breakdown structures within ERP system (SAGE)
• Create and manage project timelines, including Gantt charts using Microsoft Project when applicable
• Lead project kick-off meetings and provide ongoing project updates
• Identify and communicate project requirements, risks, and priorities
• Estimate fabrication and machining costs based on customer drawings
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and delivery expectations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in welding, fabrication, and machining within a job shop environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining and metal fabrication
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Hands-on leadership style with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Experience working with carbon and stainless steel preferred
• CAD experience (AutoCAD, E-Drawings, or similar) is a plus

Performance Metrics

• Routing accuracy
• Project cost control and budget adherence
• On-time project completion and customer satisfaction

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with frequent interaction on the manufacturing floor
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Frequent computer use and attention to detail required
• Must be able to handle documents, tools, and equipment as needed

Quality & Safety

• Follow all quality standards and procedures to meet customer requirements
• Adhere to all safety policies and regulations
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection (additional PPE as required)

If you feel you have the above qualifications, please apply for immediate consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

Ever Staff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)