Manufacturing Project Manager

Overview As a Manufacturing Project Manager, you’ll drive complex electronics manufacturing, and process improvement projects from concept to completion. You’ll collaborate with engineers, production teams, and customers to ensure technical systems are delivered efficiently and with precision. Whether managing test equipment builds, improving production processes, or developing documentation, you'll be a key force behind getting things done right. This role demands a detail-oriented, data-driven individual who takes initiative, can work independently, owns tasks without handholding, and communicates clearly with technical and non-technical teams alike. Workload and project priority are ever shifting - you must be able to juggle simultaneous priorities and effectively multitask. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or similar) OR Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain & Operations Management, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology Management, Operations Management/Business, Project Management or Organizational Leadership and Supervision. Skills Technical writing experience-able to author and maintain precise, structured documentation. Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and projects with near independence. Proficiency with project planning tools (e.g., Excel, Gantt charts, scheduling platforms). Comfortable with data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience with BOMs, MRP systems, or production support is a plus. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen methods is a bonus. Responsibilities Manage cross-functional projects from requirements gathering to delivery. Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and documentation with minimal oversight. Translate customer and internal requirements into actionable technical plans. Coordinate procurement, fabrication, and installation activities. Coordinate production resources and ensure schedule execution. Ensure budgets for labor, materials, subcontractors, and overall project schedules are met. Support quoting efforts through material and labor estimation. Create and refine engineering documentation, SOPs, and BOMs for clarity and consistency. Collaborate with design, production, and software teams to ensure seamless execution. Drive process improvements through metrics, analysis, and technical documentation. Facilitate communication between customers, vendors, and internal teams. Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants MUST be US Citizens or CURRENT Green Card holders due to our military contracts. We cannot sponsor visas. About Ball Systems Ball Systems is a full-service test, automation, and custom engineering company solving complex technical and manufacturing challenges across industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, and commercial. We design and deliver custom electronic test systems with unmatched quality and attention to detail. Values Driven and Ambitious. Caring and Quality-Focused. Team-Oriented and Enthusiastic. Professional and Measured. Creative Problem-Solvers. Respectful-No Jerks Allowed. Guided by Integrity-Doing What’s Right, Even When It’s Hard. If these values resonate with you, we want to meet you. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 401(k) with Company Match. Paid Holidays and PTO. Dynamic work environment with real ownership over your role. #J-18808-Ljbffr