Equipment Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience leading engineering, manufacturing process equipment, automation, or capital projects in a manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven environment.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex manufacturing process equipment or automation projects.
• Strong project planning, execution, tracking, and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risks, and changes.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience managing equipment suppliers, contractors, and external technical resources.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and acceptance processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to travel 50–75%, depending on the project and its phases; most travel is domestic, with possible travel to international vendors or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Experience with industrial automation systems, material handling equipment, robotics, and integrated work cells.
• Experience integrating mechanical systems in automated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical system design, implementation, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites, business divisions, or technology organizations.
• Experience with equipment design reviews, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, qualification, and operational handoff.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with project financial management, forecasting, procurement, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process equipment and automation projects from concept through closeout, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams across engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, EHS, facilities, contractors, and external suppliers.
• Manage equipment procurement, supplier engagement, and contractor performance; support installation, commissioning, qualification, and operational handoff.
• Monitor project performance, resolve risks and issues, and ensure compliance with applicable safety, engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through automation and equipment enhancements.
• Maintain project documentation and provide financial forecasts and status updates to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• A company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.