Project Engineering Manager

Materion · Elmore, OH

Level: Manager
Team: Manufacturing
Experience asked: 15+ years
Industry: Metals
Posted: 2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management manufacturing role at Materion (metals) in Elmore, OH. Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, project execution processes, and best practices.

They ask for: 15+ years
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $81k–$115k.

Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 76 manufacturing engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 75 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (15+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 47%
Lean 46%
Tooling 39%
Six Sigma 36%
New product launch 32%
Root cause 32%

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This plant: Materion in Elmore

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Position Summary

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and supporting the Project Engineering organization to ensure successful execution of capital projects and achievement of business objectives. This role dedicates the majority of its time to managing engineering staff, developing team capabilities, establishing priorities, removing barriers to execution, and creating an environment that enables engineers to perform at their highest level.

The Project Engineering Manager directs departmental activities to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget while continuously improving project delivery processes and work practices. This role works closely with Project Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to resolve challenges, facilitate decision-making, and remove roadblocks that could impact project schedules, costs, or outcomes.

In addition to providing leadership and strategic direction for the Project Engineering team, the Project Engineering Manager directly manages select large and complex capital projects, including projects with budgets that may exceed $5 million. The role collaborates closely with the Portfolio Manager to ensure capital investments align with organizational priorities, strategic objectives, and long-term business needs.

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At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Join the Dream Team at Materion – Where Careers and Community Shine!

Why Apply?

At Materion, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a dream team that powers innovation in aerospace, electronics, and energy. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities to grow.

Why Elmore, Ohio?

Because life here is anything but ordinary!

•Small-Town Charm – Friendly faces, safe neighborhoods, and affordable living.
•Delicious Delights – Grab a latte at Christy’s Corner Café or enjoy local flavors at cozy diners.
•Outdoor Adventures – Bike the scenic North Coast Inland Trail, fish at Riverbend Park, or tee off at Sugar Creek Golf Course.
•Nature & Culture – Stroll through Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, explore the Blair Museum of Lithophanes, or sip craft whiskey at Ernest Scarano Distillery.
•In the Middle of It All – Quick drives to Toledo, Cleveland, and Lake Erie for big-city fun!

What We Offer

•Competitive pay
•Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, tuition assistance
•Paid holidays and vacation
•A culture of respect, inclusion, and growth

Ready to start your journey?

Apply today and discover why Materion is the perfect place to build your future—while enjoying everything Elmore has to offer!

Management Systems

•Comply with and support all EH&S and quality programs, training requirements, and company policies while operating in a safe, honest, and ethical manner.
•Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and effective project execution within the engineering organization.
•Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, project execution processes, and best practices.
•Ensure project engineering activities comply with corporate, regulatory, and site requirements.

Engineering Team Leadership

•Manage Project Engineering staff and coordinate departmental activities to support organizational priorities and business objectives.
•Recruit, develop, coach, train, mentor, and evaluate engineering personnel.
•Increase the technical and professional competence of engineering staff through development planning, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning opportunities.
•Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and guidance.
•Support Project Engineers by removing organizational, technical, and resource-related barriers that impede project execution.
•Facilitate communication and decision-making among stakeholders to mitigate project delays, budget concerns, and execution risks.
•Balance engineering resources across multiple projects and business priorities.
•Foster collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and other functional teams to improve project outcomes and operational performance.

Project Management

•Directly manage large and complex capital projects from concept development through commissioning and project closeout.
•Lead projects with significant scope, cross-functional involvement, and capital expenditures that may exceed $5 million.
•Develop project scopes, business cases, budget estimates, schedules, risk mitigation plans, and project approval documentation.
•Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
•Maintain regular communication with site leadership regarding project status, costs, milestones, risks, and resource requirements.
•Ensure projects achieve safety, quality, operational, and financial objectives.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

•Direct department activities to ensure successful execution of capital projects on schedule and within approved budgets.
•Improve capital project execution through the creation, implementation, and continuous refinement of engineering processes, standards, templates, and work practices.
•Monitor project portfolio performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve execution effectiveness, resource utilization, and project delivery.
•Work closely with the Portfolio Manager to ensure projects are aligned with organizational strategy, capital planning objectives, and business priorities.
•Provide guidance and oversight to Project Engineers throughout project development, execution, commissioning, and closeout activities.
•Lead escalation efforts when project risks, scope changes, or resource constraints threaten successful project completion.

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