Project Manager

Project Manager Job Description

This position requires a technical background equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Qualified candidates must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to plan, direct, control, and coordinate multiple global activities simultaneously. A thorough knowledge of project planning and management procedures, lean practices, risk management, and effective engineering techniques is required. A strong foundation in engineering, project planning, machine construction, communications, and basic qualitative/quantitative evaluation is preferred.

Candidates should enjoy and be able to easily create relationships with internal and external customers.

• Plan, direct, control, and coordinate multiple global activities simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Apply thorough knowledge of project planning and management procedures.
• Utilize lean practices and risk management strategies effectively.
• Employ effective engineering techniques in project execution.

• Project management
• Engineering
• Lean Six Sigma
• Risk management
• Project coordination
• Machine design
• Automated machinery

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Understanding of complex mechanical systems and PLC-driven machine automation
• Strong foundation in project planning and analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft suite
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Estimated travel is 5-20% or as required

The work environment involves planning and managing multiple global activities in a dynamic setting, requiring effective communication and relationship-building with both internal and external customers.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.

The pay range for this position is $48.08 – $50.48/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in North Canton, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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