Capital Project Specialist; Onsite

What You Will Do

The Capital Project Specialist will support the CSMC Capital Projects organization in executing a transformational strategy for incoming manufacturing equipment and facility restructuring. The role focuses on supporting F135 manufacturing growth within an active, operating module center, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production. The position is onsite in a dynamic production environment in Middletown, CT.

• Manage project financials, including budgeting, eCars submissions, purchase orders, invoicing, and cost tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate integrated project schedules across multiple departments to ensure alignment and on‑time execution.
• Oversee machine installation timelines, Facilities & Services preventive maintenance schedules, and site‑level project readiness activities.
• Monitor job site activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among cross‑functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, EHS, Maintenance, Quality, and Digital.
• Support operational turnover activities by ensuring training, documentation, communication plans, and compliance actions are completed.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues that may impact project timelines or operational readiness.
• Provide regular status reporting, metrics, and updates to leadership on project progress, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
• Support F135 manufacturing growth initiatives within an active module center, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production.

• Exposure to a wide range of technical and operational disciplines within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget tracking, cost control, purchase order processes, and capital project financials.
• Hands‑on knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment installation, and facility readiness processes.
• Procurement capabilities through interaction with suppliers, contracting, purchasing systems, and sourcing teams.
• Collaboration with engineering teams and insight into manufacturing engineering, equipment design, and technical project requirements.
• Operational workflows within an active module center, including scheduling, material flow, maintenance coordination, and production support.
• Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practices as they relate to equipment installation and job site activities.
• Project management skills across cross‑functional teams, supporting high‑visibility initiatives tied to F135 manufacturing growth.
• Light travel to occasional on‑site assistance at the East Hartford HFB Module Center as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, production, project management, quality or related environment.
• M&S:
  Master’s degree and 3 or more years of experience in the same fields.
• Demonstrated experience communicating and collaborating effectively across teams.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Experience creating clear project documentation, reports, presentations, and status updates for leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of machine tools and their functions.

• Experience installing or commissioning machine tools.
• OSHA 30 (or higher) certification.
• Project certifications such as PMP, FMP, CAPM, or Agile.
• Experience with SAP for procurement, financials, or material transactions.
• Experience with Solumina or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D facility floor plans.
• Ability to read and interpret engine part prints and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (CORE, Lean, Six Sigma).

The salary range for this role is $86,800 - $165,200 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k)…