Project Engineer/Project Manager

About the role

Project Engineer / Project Manager Seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Project Manager to join a growing manufacturing operation specializing in custom steel and metal assemblies. This is a highly dynamic, customer-facing position ideal for someone who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and enjoys coordinating engineering, production, vendors, and customers. The successful candidate will have a strong manufacturing or industrial project-management background, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and customer specifications. Experience with steel fabrication, structural metal components, or material handling products is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project definition and execution, including pricing and scope discussions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and customer technical specifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and production timelines.
• Manage multiple active projects while monitoring progress, costs, and deadlines.
• Provide regular project updates to customers and internal stakeholders, identifying potential issues or delays.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, change orders, and other project records.
• Coordinate with vendors and customers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Track production efficiency and assist with production planning.
• Support the resolution of technical issues or conflicts that arise during production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment managing projects with customer interaction.
• Strong project-management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and customer specifications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Skills

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial scope through production completion. Experience coordinating technical requirements, budgets, schedules, and manufacturing teams will be highly valued.