Project Manager/Manufacturing Engr

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Newbury Park, CA is hiring a Project Manager / Manufacturing Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This office-based role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys working with customers, managing multiple priorities, reviewing technical drawings, and keeping projects moving from initial planning through final shipment.

This is a strong opportunity to join a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment where engineering, customer service, and internal operations work closely together. The role offers visibility, customer interaction, project ownership, and the chance to build a long-term career path with supportive leadership and collaborative teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Own and manage customer projects from initial communication through completion and shipment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal manufacturing teams.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Communicate project updates, timelines, requirements, and expectations clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate internally to ensure projects move efficiently through manufacturing, production, and delivery.
- Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication, organization, and exceptional service.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Location: Newbury Park, CA 91320.
- Pay range: $35 to $42 per hour.
- Recruiter notes also indicate approximately $70,000 per year depending on experience.
- Hiring immediately.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage customer projects from planning through shipment.
- Coordinate timelines, priorities, and project requirements across internal teams.
- Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Communicate directly with customers to provide updates and manage expectations.

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field .
- 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering or project management experience .
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of completion.
- Self-motivated, professional, and comfortable managing both high-maintenance and low-maintenance customer accounts.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

- Manufacturing project management experience.
- Experience working in metals, minerals, machining, fabrication, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to manage a large portfolio of customer projects.
- Outgoing, customer-focused personality with a strong “get it done” approach.