Overview
A precision manufacturing company located about 30 miles west of Manhattan is seeking a Project Manager to support its engineering and production teams. This role doesn’t require an engineering background but does call for exceptional organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in a technical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules from kickoff through completion.

• Coordinate meetings, action items, and follow-ups between internal teams and customers.

• Monitor project timelines, metrics, and deliverables to ensure alignment with customer expectations.

• Serve as a communication bridge between engineering, production, and external customers.

• Support the Project Engineering Manager with reporting, document control, and progress updates.

• Identify schedule risks or bottlenecks and facilitate corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Proven experience managing schedules, tasks, and follow-ups in a technical or manufacturing setting.

• Comfortable coordinating across departments and engaging directly with customers.

• Basic understanding of manufacturing or engineering processes (able to learn the terminology and flow).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools (Excel, MS Project, or similar).

Compensation & Development
DOE and full benefits