Project Engineer, Operations Management

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

SWI-7861

Springfield

Massachusetts

Full-time

Scope:

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Project Manager to join our new product development team. This is not a desk-only role — the ideal candidate is just as comfortable on the shop floor as in a conference room. You will work directly with engineers, technicians, and production staff to remove roadblocks, keep projects moving, and ensure that critical deliverables are achieved.

Pay Range: $68,000-$100,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Leadership:
Manage engineering projects from concept through release, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and compliance requirements.

Hands-On Support:
Actively engage with engineering and operations teams to identify and remove bottlenecks. Step in where needed — whether coordinating cross-department tasks, moving parts and inventory, or assisting in the flow of product to the correct departments.

Shop Floor Presence:
Spend significant time on the production floor with engineers and operators to understand challenges firsthand, participate in new product testing activities, drive task completion, and maintain project momentum.

Cross-Functional Coordination:
Facilitate communication between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to maintain momentum and resolve issues quickly.

Decision-Making:
Make timely, informed decisions based on project requirements, balancing technical needs, operational constraints, and business priorities.

Scheduling & Tracking:
Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and performance metrics to ensure milestones are met.

After-Project Support:
Continue monitoring and tracking lingering project-related tasks following launch to ensure full completion and proper handoff to sustaining teams.

Continuous Improvement:
Identify inefficiencies in workflows and contribute to process improvements that drive productivity, quality, and throughput.

Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain clear project documentation and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of project management or engineering leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or product development (firearms or related industries a plus).

Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, 3DX ENOVIA Project Management, Smartsheet).

Working knowledge of key manufacturing technologies such as plastic injection molding, metal injection molding, machining, forging, and heat treating — with the ability to anticipate design constraints, lead time impacts, and quality considerations

Proven ability to thrive in a hands-on environment, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and directly support engineering and production teams when needed.

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.

Proactive problem-solver with a track record of removing obstacles and driving projects forward under tight deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions under pressure while balancing technical, operational, and business considerations.

Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience a plus.

Physical Demands:

Continuous: sitting Occasional: walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, fine and gross upper body motor movement

Extended time in sitting position, prolong use of computer and possible eye strain. Occasional lift: 0 to 30 pounds

NOTE:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…