Senior Engineering Project Manager

Senior Engineering Project Manager

Join a dynamic manufacturing organization renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence in industrial automation and process engineering. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, this company empowers its engineering teams to lead impactful initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.

As a Senior Engineering Project Manager, you will spearhead cross-functional engineering projects focusing on equipment design, electrical systems development, and industrial controls integration. This role entails hands-on project ownership from conception through installation and startup, particularly across multi-site capital deployments. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, you will ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery, centering your work around process innovation and automation to enhance the functionality, efficiency, and safety of both new and existing equipment.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more.
• Company-supported relocation assistance.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.

Focus:

• Lead automation and controls projects across multiple locations, with 30–35% travel for site installations, commissioning, and training.
• Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems using platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens, including legacy system integration.
• Evaluate and enhance safety features of control systems to meet or exceed company and industry standards.
• Generate and refine detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and documentation for electrical and automation systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and integrators for material procurement, technical consultation, and on-site implementation.
• Oversee collaboration with vendors and system integrators to source materials, provide technical guidance, and support field implementation
• Mentor junior engineers and support recruitment activities within the engineering department.
• Discover and deploy efficiency-enhancing solutions by fine-tuning control systems, streamlining processes, and integrating cutting-edge technologies.
• Ensure continuous improvement through Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and lessons-learned documentation post-project closeout.

Skill Set:

• Four-year degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial controls engineering or electrical systems, preferably in manufacturing or packaging environments.
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle project management—from scoping and budgeting to execution and startup.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens), and experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Comfortable working with legacy control systems and upgrading outdated infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partners.
• Willingness to travel up to 35% for project oversight and implementation.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ