Manufacturing Projects Lead — Customer & Operations Liaison

Manufacturing Projects Lead — Customer & Operations Liaison at Overton Industries

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This range is provided by Overton Industries. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$65,000.00/yr – $75,000.00/yr

Join a team built on craft and technology. At Overton Industries, we engineer precision components and tooling for leaders in automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. Our culture blends advanced technology with a maker mindset to deliver reliable, high‑quality outcomes.

Mooresville, IN | Job Type: Full time

As the Manufacturing Projects Lead — Customer & Operations Liaison, you connect customers, engineering, purchasing, and production from quote through delivery. You will guide scope, schedules, materials, and quality while communicating clearly and keeping profitability in focus.

• Be the first point of contact for customers: manage inquiries, price and quote work, and process ECNs, CCRs, POs, and Order Acknowledgments.
• Partner with the Engineering Assistant on job setup, material orders, and interpretation of prints/designs.
• Maintain accurate, complete job folders with prints, paperwork, certifications, 3D models, and CAD files.
• Issue requisitions for materials, supplies, and tooling to keep production moving.
• Coordinate design activity as each project requires.
• Align schedules and release jobs in collaboration with the Operations Manager and Division Manager; level shop floor workloads.
• Track in‑process work, offer hands‑on floor support, and drive timely completion.
• Report progress, risks, completeness, and profitability with operations partners.
• Grow existing accounts: identify new opportunities; assist outside sales via quoting, application engineering, and customer visits.
• Contribute to shop organization to enhance proficiency, efficiency, and flow.
• Work with the Quality Management Representative (QMR) to sustain ISO compliance.
• Coordinate across internal divisions and external vendors for smooth integration.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma required;
  Engineering degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years in manufacturing or an engineering‑related setting.
• Core capabilities: organization, communication, and technical fluency; ability to navigate prints and CAD/3D data; confidence working directly with customers and supporting inside sales.

• Competitive Pay – aligned to experience.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – medical, dental, and vision for employees and families.
• 401(k) with Company Match – plan for the long term.
• Generous Paid Time Off – holidays and personal time.
• Career Growth & Development – training and development options to help you advance.

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Overton Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.