PROJECT MANAGER

Align Production Systems • Chesterfield, MO

4h

About The Position

At Align, we are at the forefront of innovation in automation and material handling equipment.  We believe that the backbone of our success is our people, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where creativity meets efficiency to drive industry-leading results. Join us and become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of technology and design!

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, engineer-to-order (ETO) capital equipment projects. This role owns the full lifecycle of custom automation equipment and material handling systems, from post sales order intake through design, build, installation, and customer approval. This is not an IT or service-based PM role. Candidates must have direct experience delivering physical equipment, machinery, or industrial systems.  This role does not have direct reports. Success requires strong project ownership and accountability, structured communication, and the ability to drive accountability through influence, reporting discipline, and process rigor.

Strong Mechanical and Engineering aptitude is critical to success in this role.

Project Leadership Expectations:

The Project Manager is the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, and margin performance.
Owns the project P&L performance (engineering hours, procurement impacts, and execution costs).
Leads by influence across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Service without direct reports.
Enforces structured reporting, documentation discipline, and formal change control.
Establishes professional boundaries with customers and protects company commitments.
Drives escalation early when scope, cost, or timeline are at risk.

Requirements

• Demonstrated accountability for project financial performance and change management.
• 5+ years of project management experience delivering custom capital equipment, automation systems, machinery, or industrial manufacturing projects.
• Experience managing fabrication, procurement, assembly, and installation phases.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, scheduling, and project planning tools.
• Ability to balance customer needs with operational realities.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to drive accountability.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and technical equipment.
• High attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professionalism in all internal and external interactions.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for scope, schedule, and margin performance
• Owns the project P&L performance (engineering hours, procurement impacts, and execution costs)
• Leads by influence across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Service without direct reports
• Enforces structured reporting, documentation discipline, and formal change control
• Establishes professional boundaries with customers and protects company commitments
• Drives escalation early when scope, cost, or timeline are at risk

Benefits

• Opportunity to own complex, high-visibility capital projects.
• Direct impact on customer satisfaction, operational performance, and company margin.
• Influence senior leadership and drive process improvement in a growing ETO organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed