Jobs in Rye New Hampshire

Facilities Engineer - PM

Pay rate: Up to 115k + Bonus

Position Overview

The Facilities Engineer / Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating strategic projects that enhance operational performance across the organization. This role sets project goals, defines milestones, identifies roadblocks, and drives the actions needed to eliminate them. Working closely with production, planning, maintenance, and logistics teams, this position leads both short‑ and long‑term improvement initiatives aimed at increasing capacity, reducing lead times, improving delivery performance, and elevating product quality.

This is an individual‑contributor role with high visibility, requiring strong analytical skills, hands‑on problem‑solving, and the ability to communicate progress to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Define project scope, goals, milestones, and success criteria.
• Identify roadblocks and independently drive solutions to remove them.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across multiple departments.
• Plan, review, and collaborate with design teams on structural upgrades, line installations, and modifications.
• Serve as the voice of manufacturing during equipment or line upgrade projects.

Process Improvement & Analysis

• Analyze business functions to identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct advanced data collection and value‑stream mapping.
• Perform trend analysis and develop data‑driven recommendations.
• Research external methods, tools, and technologies to support new business solutions.
• Increase productivity, safety, and quality through targeted project deliverables.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with department managers, quality specialists, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Provide tools, insights, and support to operational teams to improve productivity.
• Partner with finance to produce accurate cost and productivity reporting.
• Organize, track, and report on team meetings and project progress.

Documentation & Reporting

• Develop clear communication methods for reporting project metrics.
• Ensure performance data is accurate, timely, and accessible across all levels of the organization.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including Gantt charts, dashboards, and presentations.
• Deliver regular updates to senior leadership on strategy, progress, and adjustments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for a degree).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience with SharePoint, report generation, and data analysis.
• Ability to write queries and macros; experience with Access databases.
• Working knowledge of Power BI and Visual Basic.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical ability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated, fast learner, and able to work independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass a Fit‑for‑Duty physical exam.
• Ability to wear required PPE (safety boots, glasses, hearing protection, gloves, dust mask, etc.).
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to 40 ft.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs (heavier loads require assistance).
• Ability to stand, walk, crawl, climb stairs, bend, squat, kneel, and crouch regularly.
• Ability to work indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions.
• Adequate vision for close work, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or certification in Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, which may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• FSA and HSA options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Uniform allowance and other role‑specific benefits