Job Ref: # 9787173
Date Posted: 5/21/2026
City, State: Fairfield, NJ
Salary (USD): $95,000 - $115,000
Description
Project Manager – Manufacturing
Location: Fairfield, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Titanium Fabrication Corporation (TiFab) is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead fabrication projects for defense, chemical, and oil & gas customers. In this role, you'll manage projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in scope.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented project leader with manufacturing experience who can coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendors, and serve as the primary customer interface throughout the fabrication lifecycle.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to execute projects
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Define project scope, objectives, and technical requirements with stakeholders
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules and timelines
- Track progress and adjust plans to meet delivery targets
- Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes using structured processes
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during fabrication
- Oversee material procurement and vendor purchasing as needed
- Support Quality Control and Purchasing functions when required
- Create and maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation
Must-Have Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in project management within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and project execution
- Working knowledge of fabrication, machining, or industrial production environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Formal Project Management training or certification
- Engineering degree or technical background
- Knowledge of welding and machining processes
- Experience with military specifications or defense contracts
Who You Are
- Hands-on project manager comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Strong communicator who can interface with customers and internal teams
- Detail-oriented and organized with strong follow-through
- Able to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Collaborative and solution-focused
Additional Details
- Salary Range: $95,000-115,000
- Hiring Need: Immediate
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending account
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