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title: Project Manager at Elmet Technologies in Lewiston, ME
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| **Company** | Elmet Technologies |
| **Location** | Lewiston, ME |
| **Salary** | $105K/yr - $130K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 |
## Description

**Operations Project Manager**

**Lewiston, ME | $105,000–$130,000/year | Full-Time | Benefits Starting Day One**

**Lead the Projects That Move Manufacturing Forward**

Want to see the projects you lead become equipment, processes, and capabilities operating on a real manufacturing floor?

Elmet Technologies is hiring an Operations Project Manager for our Lewiston, Maine facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you’ll lead complex technical and capital projects from initial concept through engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and production start-up.

Your projects may include major capital investments, new and modified manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and new product or process development. This is a hands-on project leadership role for an engineer who can combine technical problem-solving with disciplined project execution. You’ll work directly with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, contractors, and equipment vendors to turn plans into working manufacturing solutions—safely, on schedule, and within budget.

**What’s In It for You**

- $105,000–$130,000 annual salary
- Benefits starting Day One, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to lead high-impact capital and technical projects from concept through production start-up
- Direct influence on manufacturing capacity, equipment capability, reliability, and process efficiency
- Close collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and senior leadership
- Opportunity to support advanced manufacturing serving aerospace, defense, semiconductor, energy, and other demanding industries

**What You’ll Do**

You’ll own technical and capital projects throughout their lifecycle, bringing together engineering, manufacturing, contractors, vendors, budgets, schedules, and resources to deliver successful outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Lead technical and capital projects from initial concept and engineering through procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and start-up
- Develop project scopes, engineering requirements, equipment specifications, layouts, process flows, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
- Manage procurement of equipment, materials, engineering services, and contractors while monitoring cost, quality, delivery, and project timelines
- Lead the design, installation, and modification of manufacturing equipment and facility systems
- Support plant systems including HVAC, compressed air, boilers, chillers, electrical infrastructure, pumps, transformers, and other manufacturing infrastructure
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and other stakeholders throughout project execution
- Lead APQP activities supporting new product and equipment launches
- Validate new and modified equipment through commissioning and product qualification
- Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and develop solutions that improve capacity and operational performance
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to increase throughput, improve yield, reduce waste, and improve process efficiency
- Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining clear communication with employees, leadership, contractors, and vendors

**What Success Looks Like**

Success in this role goes beyond completing a project plan. You’ll be responsible for delivering improvements that work in the manufacturing environment and produce measurable results.

That means:

- Capital and technical projects are delivered safely, on time, within established scope, and within budget
- New and modified equipment is successfully installed, commissioned, and qualified
- Manufacturing capacity, reliability, throughput, and process performance improve
- Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, contractors, and vendors remain aligned throughout project execution
- Contractors, project resources, schedules, and capital investments are managed effectively
- New equipment and processes transition smoothly into production
- Projects produce measurable improvements in yield, waste reduction, and operational efficiency

**What You’ll Bring**

We’re looking for an engineer who understands both the technical and execution sides of manufacturing projects.

You’ll need:

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 3–7 years of project management experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience managing capital equipment, facility, or manufacturing process projects
- Strong understanding of heat transfer, metallurgy, materials processing, or related industrial processes
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Understanding of OSHA, NEC, NFPA, IBC, and other applicable industrial safety and engineering standards
- Ability to interpret process, instrumentation, electrical, and wiring diagrams
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and PLC-controlled equipment
- Strong project planning, organization, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to communicate effectively with manufacturing employees, leadership, contractors, equipment suppliers, and other external partners

**A Hands-On Manufacturing Environment**

This is not a project management role where success happens entirely from behind a desk.

You’ll work directly with manufacturing teams, equipment, facility systems, contractors, and vendors as projects move from engineering concepts to installed and operating solutions.

One day may involve reviewing specifications or project schedules; another may put you on the manufacturing floor troubleshooting an installation, coordinating contractors, evaluating equipment performance, or working with Operations and Quality during commissioning.

You’ll be expected to understand both the project plan and what is actually happening in the plant.

**About Elmet Technologies**

Elmet Technologies is a division of The Elmet Group and a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries, including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy. Through advanced materials processing and precision manufacturing capabilities, Elmet produces high-performance components for some of the world’s most demanding applications.

Our Lewiston, Maine facility is focused on operational excellence, equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. As we continue to invest in our manufacturing capabilities, this role will help turn those investments into safer, more reliable, and more capable operations.

**Ready to Lead What’s Next?**

If you’re an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects, solving technical problems, and seeing your work become part of a functioning manufacturing operation, we’d like to hear from you.

**Apply today to join Elmet Technologies in Lewiston, Maine.**

**ITAR Eligibility Requirement**

Because this position may involve access to technical data, equipment, products, or information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.

**Search Process Note**

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.
## Skills

- Project Management
- HVAC
- Compressed Air
- ITAR Compliance
- NFPA Codes Compliance
- SolidWorks
- Waste Reduction
- Problem Solving
- Electrical Schematics
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (Apqp)
- Capital Projects
- Commissioning
- Pumps
- Microsoft Project
- Process Mapping
- Project Execution
- Chillers
- Metallurgy
- International Building Code (Ibc)
- AutoCAD
- Manufacturing Process Engineering
- Materials Processing
- Boilers
- Procurement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Project Planning
- Capital Equipment
- Manufacturing Plant Equipment
- Leadership
- National Electrical Code (Nec)
- Maintenance
- Communication
- OSHA Compliance
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Electrical Machines
- Process Qualification
- Heat Transfer
- Budgeting
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans

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