Project Manager

Pattyn North America, headquartered in Sussex, WI, delivers turnkey automated packaging solutions that support the end-of-line operations. Our systems are engineered for accurate bag placement, hygienic performance, and long-term reliability, helping manufacturers operate more efficiently across markets including food & beverage, bakery, protein, bulk solids, and consumer packaged goods. For decades, manufacturers across North America have trusted Pattyn to provide robust, flexible automation tailored to their unique production environments. Working closely with our customers, we design and integrate solutions that maximize throughput, reduce manual handling, and ensure consistent results - from individual machines to fully integrated packaging lines. Position Summary The Project Manager has the primary responsibility of coordinating the design specifications between equipment suppliers and our customers in accordance with the defined project outlines. The Project Manager will manage assigned projects across North America from the sales handover to site acceptance test (SAT). The position would focus on the projects that our bakery sales team earns as well as projects earned in LATAM across all of our business lines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Attend, schedule, and support weekly project meetings with Pattyn in Belgium (HQ) and other OEM Vendors. Attend, schedule, and support project meetings with customers for concerns/questions as needed. Administrate all project specification between quotations, order confirmations, purchase orders in cooperation with the Project Administrators, and Project Managers in Belgium/France. Coordinate technical specifications for the complete project. Create equipment layout drawings (ACAD) and update as required. Identify any special line specific features not available from current vendors, and if applicable execute change orders. Cross reference and validate equipment deliveries with purchase orders. Define equipment utility requirements for all projects. Support of in-house equipment set–up for FAT and testing. Generate functional specification descriptions of equipment as required. Define line layouts with sensor positions and descriptions. Evaluation/Selection of OEM equipment suppliers. Evaluate consumables and generate consumables reports. Support, plan, and maintain project installations, startups, and SATs with customers. Occasional travel to lead kick off meetings, support vendor FATs, or support customer startups. Ensure project documentation is completed and delivered to customers. Lead and facilitate problem solving efforts when issues occur within the project scope. Position Requirements Experience: Experience in packaging/automation fields. Experience in client‑facing communications. Education: Industrial/electrical engineering degree or similar technology management degree. Experienced and fluent in 2D ACAD. Bilingual in English and Spanish required. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, balancing and prioritizing urgent tasks as needed. Ability to maintain financial and other records with an attention to detail, providing needed information as requested. Travel up to 25% internationally. Why You Should Apply Competitive wages with growth opportunity. Shared company-paid premium health benefits. Company paid Long‑term Disability Plan and Basic Life and AD&D. 401(k) employer matching plan. Three weeks of paid leave and 10 paid holidays. Educational Assistance Program that pays for job‑related tuition assistance, training, course registration and exam fees (up to $5,250 per calendar year per eligibility requirements). Company discount program for you and your family (e.g., concerts, sporting events, health and wellness, travel, gifts and more!). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that assists with guidance on childcare, financial planning, pet care and more. Driven Team Members: We have a cross‑functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results. Customer‑centric: We have long‑standing valued customers and differentiate ourselves by providing them with exceptional services. Culture: We are driven by our number one asset, our employees, and their successes! #J-18808-Ljbffr