Mfg Engineering Project Manager - Broken Arrow, OK

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and mechanically inclined Engineering Project Manager to lead and coordinate capital and engineering projects within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a critical thinker with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, capable of managing multiple prioritized projects and driving cross-functional collaboration across vendors, operations, legal, and production teams.
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A Day In The Life

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
• Engage key stakeholders at process decision gates, ensuring effective collaboration and cross-functional involvement.
• Develop and maintain project timelines using Gantt charts and other project management and planning tools.
• Track and manage project budgets and expenditures.
• Prepare and deliver project report-outs to stakeholders and leadership, including production hand-off presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, operations, legal, and external vendors to move projects along.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation including work instructions and Scope of Work (SOW).
• Assist in process improvement initiatives, utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills to support operations.
• Utilize SolidWorks to review drawings and models as needed (preferred).
• Apply A3 Project Management methodology to streamline interdepartmental teams (preferred).
• Maintain organized project files and documentation for engineering and capital projects.
• Experience in ERP systems is a plus (SAP preferred).
• Create Purchase Requisitions and monitor POs to vendors.
• Manage POs and Invoicing in SAP for project milestone payments.
• Participate in RIEs (Rapid Improvement Events) – assist in managing these initiatives and coordinating of department resources cross-functionally.
• Be open to opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Travel domestically to support project execution and vendor coordination (possibility of international travel).
• Spend extended periods on the production floor to ensure project alignment and execution.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering or a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in writing technical documentation such as work instructions and SOWs.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and connect with diverse teams.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and a desire to learn and grow.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SolidWorks proficiency.
• SAP or other ERP business systems experience.
• Familiarity with A3 Project Management methodology.