Head of Engineering and Project Management

Job Type: Full Time, Salary

Expected Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM

Reports to: Vice President of Manufacturing Operations

Electric Pump and its family of companies have been in operation for the last 46 years providing fluid handling equipment to our customers in the industrial, municipal, and environmental markets. In addition, we are the largest pump service organization in the upper Midwest. Starnet Technologies was founded in 1995 to provide services and support to the Water and Wastewater industries. Starnet Technologies has since expanded to provide engineering, proposals, estimates, custom CAD drawings, programming, system integration, manufacturing of custom & standard controls, and field services. In December 2015, Electric Pump acquired Starnet Technologies.

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The Project Manager will lead cross-functional manufacturing projects from concept through execution, leveraging a strong background in production management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with operational goals. This role bridges engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership to drive efficiency, capacity growth, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience, understands productions floor realities, and can translate strategic objectives into executable project plans.

Project Management

Plan, execute, and see to completion manufacturing-related projects including equipment installations, line expansions, process improvements, facility upgrades, and new product introductions

Develop detailed project scopes, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans

Track project milestones, costs, and resources; Manage change control and ensure alignment with operational priorities

Production & Operations Integration

Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams

Ensure projects minimize disruption to ongoing production and support throughput, quality, and safety goals

Apply production management experience to proactively identify constraints, bottlenecks, and risks

Drive standardization, waste reduction, and efficiency gains across manufacturing processes

Analyze KPIs and production data to inform project decisions and prioritization

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure all projects comply with company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Promote a strong safety culture during project execution

Ensure quality standards are built into project design and implementation

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects

Coordinate internal teams and external vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers

Facilitate project meetings and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels

Strong project planning and organizational skills

Practical, hands-on understanding of manufacturing operations

Excellent communication and stakeholder management operations

Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project tracking tools

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Prior experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, or similar operations leadership role

Demonstrated experience managing capital or operational projects in a manufacturing facility

Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and manufacturing workflows