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Project Manager - Mechanical Fabrication & Manufacturing Sign-On Bonus Available! Are you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys managing projects from concept to completion? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you can work closely with customers, engineers, and skilled fabrication teams? We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing organization. In this role, you'll lead custom mechanical fabrication projects, collaborating with engineering, CAD, production, welding, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. If you're looking for a stable company, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a direct impact, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Our Team?

• Sign-on Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Low-cost family health coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Career growth opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Full-time, stable employment What You'll Do
• Manage multiple mechanical fabrication and manufacturing projects from design through final delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with Mechanical Engineers and CAD Designers to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate daily with fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and production teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and material procurement.
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and implement effective solutions.
• Lead customer meetings, design reviews, and project status updates.
• Maintain clear communication between engineering, production, purchasing, and customers.
• Support quality control, documentation, inspections, and successful project completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of Project Management experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environments
• Experience managing custom fabrication or mechanical manufacturing projects
• CAD experience required (SolidWorks preferred; experience with other CAD software is welcomed)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management abilities Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with metal fabrication, structural steel, or custom manufacturing
• Knowledge of welding, machining, assembly, or industrial fabrication processes
• Experience working with production teams and manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting, and ERP/MRP systems Ideal Candidate You'll be successful in this role if you are:
• Customer-focused and an excellent communicator
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working on the production floor as well as in the office
• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Driven to deliver exceptional quality and customer satisfaction Benefits Eligible employees may receive:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer:

These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.entegee.com/candidate-privacy-information-statement/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person