Back to jobs

Project Manager (Machining)

Job description

Project Manager (Machining)

$90,000 - $105,000 + Quarterly Bonus + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance + PTO + 401k + progression

Indianapolis, IN

Are you Mechanical Engineering graduate with experience in machining or manufacturing, looking to step into a leading role with a global company?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of complex, end-to-end manufacturing projects in a technically challenging and rewarding environment. You'll play a key role in a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and career development.

The company operate on a global scale and have a fantastic reputation within their industry, manufacturing a variety of products across multiple markets. Due to their ongoing success, they are now expanding and looking to bring on a Project Manager into their Manufacturing team.

In this role, you'll lead high-impact projects from concept through to completion, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be a Mechanical Engineering graduate with a strong background in machining or manufacturing, and confident in customer-facing interactions.

The Role:

  • Lead and deliver a wide range of complex manufacturing projects
  • Manage pre-manufacturing scheduling, applying strong technical knowledge and maintaining clear communication with customers
  • Provide day-to-day project leadership, coordinating across multiple departments
  • Identify potential risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies
  • Create and maintain detailed project reports to keep both internal leadership and customers informed


The Person:

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience working within the machining or manufacturing industry
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in customer-facing interactions
  • Background in Automotive, Aerospace, Space, Gas Turbine, Defense, or similar high-precision industries is highly desirable



Reference Number: BBBH259205

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ellie Yuill at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.