Project Manager
About The Position
Elmet Technologies is hiring an Operations Project Manager for our Lewiston, Maine facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you’ll lead complex technical and capital projects from initial concept through engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and production start-up. Your projects may include major capital investments, new and modified manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and new product or process development. This is a hands-on project leadership role for an engineer who can combine technical problem-solving with disciplined project execution. You’ll work directly with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, contractors, and equipment vendors to turn plans into working manufacturing solutions—safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 3–7 years of project management experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience managing capital equipment, facility, or manufacturing process projects
- Strong understanding of heat transfer, metallurgy, materials processing, or related industrial processes
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Understanding of OSHA, NEC, NFPA, IBC, and other applicable industrial safety and engineering standards
- Ability to interpret process, instrumentation, electrical, and wiring diagrams
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and PLC-controlled equipment
- Strong project planning, organization, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to communicate effectively with manufacturing employees, leadership, contractors, equipment suppliers, and other external partners
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical and capital projects from initial concept and engineering through procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and start-up
- Develop project scopes, engineering requirements, equipment specifications, layouts, process flows, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
- Manage procurement of equipment, materials, engineering services, and contractors while monitoring cost, quality, delivery, and project timelines
- Lead the design, installation, and modification of manufacturing equipment and facility systems
- Support plant systems including HVAC, compressed air, boilers, chillers, electrical infrastructure, pumps, transformers, and other manufacturing infrastructure
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and other stakeholders throughout project execution
- Lead APQP activities supporting new product and equipment launches
- Validate new and modified equipment through commissioning and product qualification
- Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and develop solutions that improve capacity and operational performance
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to increase throughput, improve yield, reduce waste, and improve process efficiency
- Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining clear communication with employees, leadership, contractors, and vendors
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
