We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in tooling and industrial equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning within a manufacturing environment. This individual is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading cross-functional teams through complex, capital-intensive projects. They bring a balance of technical knowledge, vendor management expertise, and clear communication to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for tooling and industrial equipment installations, upgrades, and capital projects
Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with production and operational requirements
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, and external suppliers
Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to maintain timelines and cost targets
Source, evaluate, and select vendors for tooling and industrial equipment
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to achieve cost-effective procurement
Manage vendor performance and ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards
Oversee equipment installation, testing, and commissioning activities
Ensure all installations adhere to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices
Validate equipment performance and manage handover to operations and maintenance teams
Track project costs and ensure adherence to approved budgets
Prepare and deliver regular project status reports to stakeholders and leadership
Drive continuous improvement in project execution, cost efficiency, and standardization
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
3-5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
Demonstrated experience with tooling and industrial equipment procurement and installation
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment specifications
Proven negotiation and vendor management skills
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, SAP, or similar systems
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives preferred
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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