Technical Project Manager - Manufacturing Automation & Conveyor Systems

Join a leading company specializing in process and packaging systems as a Technical Project Manager with a focus on manufacturing automation and conveyor technologies.

This role involves managing projects that integrate advanced manufacturing automation and conveyor equipment for food, beverage, and industrial applications. You will collaborate with sales and engineering teams to drive national business development and oversee projects from proposal through installation.

Job Details

• Position: Direct Hire
• Location: Irving, TX (But company is moving to Duncanville, TX this summer)
• Salary: 90k to 110k DOE
• Benefits: Yes
• Openings: 3 openings

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify new business opportunities through cold calling, referrals, and industry research.
• Respond to RFQs/RFPs with tailored technical proposals.
• Develop scopes of work and detailed cost estimates for new projects.
• Set and attend appointments with potential and existing clients.
• Provide technical assistance related to manufacturing automation and conveyor equipment.
• Assist in developing solutions to establish new projects.
• Travel at least twice a month to develop project scopes and support sales inquiries.
• Manage projects from start to completion, coordinating with internal design and fabrication teams.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor services.
• Keep customers informed of project milestones, budgets, and schedules.
• Identify, document, and process change orders effectively.
• Provide technical support and recommendations on company systems and services.
• Communicate proactively with customers on project progress and issues.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or conveyor equipment.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of process and/or packaging systems.
• Good customer-facing skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong customer service, technical design, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in plant maintenance or capital project management.
• Hands-on knowledge of sheet metal and machine shop operations including welding, shear, brake press, and finishing.
• Knowledge of millwright procedures including equipment installation, dismantling, repairs, sanitary and process piping.
• Experience in process and packaging system design including material handling systems, conveyors, mezzanines, mixing and seasoning, piping, electrical & controls.
• Relationships in the Food and Beverage Industry.

Work Environment

• Position based in Irving, TX with relocation to Duncanville, TX planned for summer.
• Direct hire, full-time role.
• Requires travel at least twice a month.

Our Client designs, builds, and integrates process and packaging systems for food, beverage, and other industrial applications.

Equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you have a passion for manufacturing automation and conveyor systems and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply today to join our client’s innovative environment.