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Project Manager – Capital Equipment Manufacturing (On-site, Riverside County, CA)

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team on-site in Riverside County, California
. This role involves managing complex capital equipment projects from contract award through final delivery and customer acceptance. The company designs and manufactures high-temperature vacuum furnaces and coating systems used in industries such as aerospace, energy, additive, and precision manufacturing. Our team combines advanced technology with strong engineering expertise to deliver reliable, high-performance industrial equipment solutions.

• Associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution, demonstrating competencies in communication, budget control, and capital equipment manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with similar capital equipment sales.
• Must show ability to manage projects ranging from $100K to $7.5M
  , with proven success in controlling budget, schedule, and client communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  , including MS Project
  .
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

• Contract Administration: Review customer purchase orders and specifications; acknowledge and confirm order details related to heat treatment or capital equipment systems.
• Budget Control: Analyze and manage project budgets for materials and manpower; monitor and report cost variances; implement corrective actions for deviations.
• Project Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules covering engineering, materials procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Project Implementation:
  • Lead internal and customer meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
  • Review engineering drawings and production progress.
  • Obtain customer approvals for shipment and project completion.
• Management Reporting: Provide continuous updates on project status and prepare closing reports at project completion.
• Scope Documentation: Develop scope-of-work documents for subcontract manufacturing partners.
• Project Load Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying durations, products, and deliverables.
• Travel: Typically includes at least two customer site visits per project
  , primarily within North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico).

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Profit-sharing opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.

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