Senior Project Manager - Fluid Fill and End Of Line Systems

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead domestic and international Fluid Fill and End-of-Line projects from pre-launch through final project closure.

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication, strong relationships, and effective project execution.

• Establish and manage project budgets in collaboration with Sales, Engineering, and leadership, driving projects to achieve or exceed planned profitability.

• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, and issues affecting scope, cost, schedule, or financial performance, developing corrective action and recovery plans as needed.

• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure commitments are achieved.

• Monitor purchasing activities and the on-time delivery of materials, equipment, suppliers, and contractors.

• Lead project and milestone review meetings, communicate project status, document decisions, and drive completion of action items.

• Coordinate closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering teams to ensure successful technical execution.

• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while supporting site activities and other project requirements as needed.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced project leader who combines strong business and customer management skills with an understanding of complex industrial equipment and automation.

Ideal qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of project management experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation, or a related environment.

• 2–4 years of experience working with industrial/manufacturing equipment, automation systems, or related manufacturing processes.

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering concepts.

• Familiarity with machinery design, pneumatics, hydraulics, tooling, and machining.

• Experience working with manufacturing contracts; site management experience is preferred.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, contractual documents, and technical instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, milestones, and cross-functional deliverables.

• Working knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles as they relate to project performance.

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, contractors, engineering teams, and leadership.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

• Experience working within an ERP/MRP environment; SAP experience is preferred.

• Willingness to travel approximately 20–30%, including international travel.

• Must meet applicable U.S. Person requirements for the position.

Why Join Dürr?

At Dürr, you’ll be part of a global technology leader delivering advanced manufacturing and automation solutions to customers around the world.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead complex, high-visibility industrial projects from concept through completion.

• Work directly with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Gain exposure to advanced Fluid Fill, End-of-Line, and manufacturing automation technologies.

• Collaborate across a global organization with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers.

• Take ownership of project financial performance, execution strategy, and customer success.

• Build your career within an international organization focused on innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.

Dürr Systems, LLC has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield, Michigan, which serves as the main center for operations. Dürr employs people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans, builds, and installs complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, supported by DXQ, Dürr's digital products suite. The company also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, as well as high-viscosity material handling solutions. In addition to serving the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. In the field of electrode manufacturing, Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.

Dürr Systems, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be responsible for any placement fees associated with such candidates.