Project Manager – Manufacturing & Capital Projects

ELMET TECHNOLOGIES LLC•Coldwater, MI

6d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Elmet Technologies, we’re investing in the equipment, processes, and facilities that will shape how we manufacture for years to come. We’re looking for a Project Manager – Manufacturing & Capital Projects to lead those initiatives at our Coldwater facility. This isn’t a role where you simply maintain a project plan. You’ll help define what needs to be built or improved, develop the technical approach, coordinate engineering and suppliers, manage budgets and schedules, oversee installation and commissioning, and help turn completed projects over to Operations. You’ll have the opportunity to see projects through the entire lifecycle—from concept to startup. Successful manufacturing projects don’t happen within one department. You’ll work closely with: Operations • Engineering • Maintenance • Quality • EHS • Site Leadership • Suppliers • Contractors • Equipment Vendors. Depending on the project, you may also lead internal employees, contractors, vendors, and other project resources responsible for delivering specific portions of the work. That means you’ll need to be as comfortable communicating with people as you are managing the technical details of a project. Elmet Technologies is a U.S.-based advanced manufacturer specializing in high-performance refractory metals and precision-engineered products. At our Coldwater facility, your projects can directly influence how we manufacture, the equipment our teams use, the processes they follow, and our ability to safely and efficiently meet customer needs. That’s what makes this Project Manager position different from a traditional project coordination role. You’re not just tracking the work. You’re helping turn an engineering concept into something our manufacturing teams can actually use.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Experience managing technical, engineering, manufacturing, or capital projects
Experience taking projects through multiple phases—from concept and planning through implementation and startup
Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, and deliverables
Strong organization and prioritization skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
The ability to identify project risks, evaluate alternatives, and resolve technical or operational issues
Clear written and verbal communication
The ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners
A strong commitment to safety and project requirements

Nice To Haves

Project management in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Major capital equipment projects
Manufacturing process improvements
Facility improvement or expansion projects
Process development projects
Engineering firms
Equipment suppliers
Construction contractors
Equipment installation and commissioning
Production startup and operational handoff

Responsibilities

Lead technical and capital projects from initial concept through completion
Develop project strategies, objectives, and upfront engineering packages
Define design requirements and scopes of work
Help evaluate and select technologies, equipment, and technical solutions
Develop equipment and product specifications, process flow sheets, layouts, and resource requirements
Build and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, resources, and deliverables
Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, engineering services, construction services, and other project resources
Oversee engineering, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities
Track project performance against schedule and budget
Identify and address technical, cost, resource, and schedule risks
Coordinate internal teams, engineering partners, contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers
Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and outstanding actions to stakeholders
Maintain project documentation
Support the transition of completed projects into Operations
Make sure projects meet Elmet’s technical, operational, quality, and safety expectations
The formal role specifically encompasses the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and startup.