Project Manager - CSD - York, PA

ENGEL embodies a spirit of innovation, built on decades of experience. With a dynamic workplace, ENGEL is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements, ensuring sustainable global growth. The ENGEL company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees.

Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation, generate creative solutions and add world-class value to our customers? Then get ready to join the ENGEL team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America!

ENGEL Machinery North America has a job opportunity for a Project Manager - CSD. ENGEL provides excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price), 401k with match, over 3 weeks’ PTO, employer paid life insurance, long and short-term disability, and an employee-centric environment.

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating projects within the Customer Service Division to support operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and successful project execution. This role manages project planning, scheduling, communication, resource coordination, and overall project performance from initiation through completion.

The Project Manager serves as a central point of coordination between internal departments, leadership, customers, vendors, and field personnel to help ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, implementation, reporting, and closeout activities.
• Establish project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, action items, and status updates to support successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates, risks, delays, and changes to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate communication and activities between internal departments, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Support customer communication and help manage customer expectations throughout the duration of projects.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, including agendas, meeting minutes, follow-up items, and progress reporting.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for operational improvement and support implementation of process enhancements where applicable.
• Maintain project documentation including schedules, reports, tracking logs, and project records.
• Help ensure projects remain aligned with budgets, schedules, quality standards, and company objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient workflows and project execution.
• Identify and escalate project concerns, resource constraints, or scheduling conflicts as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and departmental objectives.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Preferred – Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent preferred).
• Experience managing projects in engineering, construction management, industrial technology, manufacturing, or related environments preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 1–3 years of project coordination or project management experience preferred.
• Experience managing projects in manufacturing, industrial services, construction, automation, or service-related environments preferred.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, field labor, vendors, and cross-functional project teams preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in fast-paced environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, customers, and team members at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and support effective solutions.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in fast-paced or challenging situations.
• Strong follow-through and commitment to meeting deadlines and project objectives.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based work environment with occasional visits to customers or operational sites.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment with occasional exposure to customer facilities, manufacturing environments, or active project sites as needed.

Travel Requirements

Approximately 25% travel is required based on project and customer needs. Regular air travel is required when project locations and customer needs warrant it. Travel may also include driving, rental vehicles, and other transportation as necessary. Candidates must be willing and able to travel by air as required for the position.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

WHY ENGEL? The ENGEL group has been thriving for decades. This is because as a family-run company, we rely on long-standing relationships and aim to live up to our own exacting standards of expertise and experience in all fields of plastics processing. We see ourselves as a driving, innovative force that has continually set new standards in a dynamic and diverse industry. Our competitive edge has come from generating added value for customers worldwide.

ENGEL attaches great importance to flexibility, innovation and self-responsibility of all of its employees and business units. This is the only way to consistently supply and guarantee results of the highest global standards.

ENGEL offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees, including: health, dental, LTD and life insurance, 401k with match, contribution to HSA, Dependent and Health FSA, vacation pay and holiday pay. We are looking forward to receiving your application and resume and going over the position with you.

ENGEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws.

ABOUT THIS COMPANY ENGEL is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines. Today, the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier: Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, and automation. In 2016/2017 ENGEL’s turnover totaled approximately 1.36 billion euros worldwide, with 5,900 employees across nine production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea), and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries. ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading-edge production systems.