Engineering Program Manager

Role Overview

Engineering Program Manager to lead manufacturing capital projects and technology implementation across a multi-year roadmap for a client based in the Atlanta (GA), Detroit (MI), or Toledo (OH) area. The role is remote with travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess capital needs and lead capital projects (e.g., equipment, ERP implementation, production tracking, process automation) across a multi-year roadmap
• Develop and maintain the site capital expenditure (CapEx) roadmap and standard process buildout
• Create and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Drive projects to completion with milestones, deliverables, and clear accountability
• Identify and evaluate automation opportunities across manufacturing processes
• Act as the primary liaison with corporate engineering and digital transformation teams
• Coordinate with plant operations teams on needs, impacts, and priorities
• Manage external vendors, consultants, and contractors
• Scope projects appropriately, including change management and stakeholder communications
• Balance project demands with production requirements
• Translate technical results into business value

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, project management, or operations leadership
• Proven success leading large capital projects ($1M+), from concept through commissioning
• Experience implementing technology in a manufacturing environment
• Strong project management experience from intake through implementation
• Excellent written and verbal communication with operations leaders and executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Heavy/industrial manufacturing experience
• Experience implementing ERP or manufacturing technology systems
• Manufacturing automation experience
• Multi-site experience
• PMP (or equivalent) certification
• Experience building PM processes