Engineering Project Manager

12-Month+ Contract | 1st Shift | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET | ONSITE 4 Days a week

Our client, a Global Leader in the Medical Device Industry, has an immediate opening for a Engineering Project Manager for a 12-month+ contract.  Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day!  You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed and detail-oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment.  

The Project Manager will spend a significant portion of their time coordinating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external vendors to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Leading multiple capital equipment and manufacturing projects through planning, execution, validation, and production launch.
• Developing and managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Driving alignment across engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, facilities, sourcing, and leadership teams.
• Monitoring project performance and proactively identifying, communicating, and resolving risks, issues, and resource constraints.
• Evaluating and authorizing project changes that impact scope, schedule, cost, or technical strategy.
• Managing equipment suppliers, contractors, and external partners throughout project execution.
• Leading equipment design reviews, technical discussions, and project status reviews.
• Coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), equipment installation, and commissioning activities.
• Holding vendors accountable to contractual obligations, deliverables, schedules, and performance expectations.
• Coordinating development of User Requirements Specifications (URS), risk assessments, and project deliverables.
• Partnering with technical SMEs to ensure equipment designs meet manufacturing, quality, and operational requirements.
• Supporting validation planning and execution, including FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, engineering studies, and process qualifications.
• Facilitating change control activities and ensuring project compliance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Developing and managing capital expenditure requests (CERs), project budgets, and financial justifications.
• Tracking project spending, forecasting capital requirements, and identifying opportunities to improve project return on investment.
• Supporting long-term manufacturing strategy initiatives, insourcing efforts, automation programs, and capacity expansion projects.

What you need 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of leading large-scale manufacturing or engineering projects, particularly involving capital equipment.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments, especially within medical devices, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries.
• Proven experience managing external vendors, validation activities, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and drive results in fast-paced settings.
• Experience with automation projects, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, change control, and validation standards.
• PMP or other project management certifications.
• Proficiency with project management tools like Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.