Project Engineering Manager
Project Engineering Manager | Foundry Operations
Are you a driven engineer ready to step into leadership while staying hands-on with complex, high-impact projects?
We're looking for a Project Engineering Manager to play a key role in delivering capital projects within a challenging foundry environment. This is a highly visible position where you'll lead from the front-owning projects from concept through commissioning while developing a growing internal engineering capability.
As the Project Engineering Manager you will...
- Lead and execute capital projects ranging from equipment upgrades to multimillion-dollar plant improvements
- Drive automation initiatives and process improvements to enhance reliability and performance
- Troubleshoot and optimize systems in a heavy industrial, abrasive manufacturing setting
- Manage and mentor two junior engineers, supporting their growth and development
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and environmental teams
As the Project Engineering Manager you should have...
- Strong project engineering experience within heavy manufacturing (foundry, metals, chemicals, or similar)
- Proven ability to manage capital projects end-to-end
- A hands-on problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement
- Leadership potential with a desire to mentor and develop others
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment
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