Engineering Project Manager Job Listing at Kelly Services in St. Louis, MO (Job ID US3634089_BH10046388)

Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Project Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with a long-standing precision manufacturer in St. Louis. This organization produces complex, close-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability industries, supporting both domestic and allied customers.

Compensation
$85,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on skills and experience

Overview
This company has operated for decades as a trusted supplier of precision-machined components for aircraft and defense systems. Its mission centers on delivering reliable, high-quality parts while continuously improving manufacturing performance.

The Project Manager supports both legacy production and new product development initiatives. This role ensures that project scope, technical requirements, cost targets, and delivery schedules are met—acting as a bridge between customers, engineering, production, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of assigned projects from launch through completion, ensuring contractual milestones, schedules, and deliverables are successfully achieved.
• Monitor project status, identify risks or delays, and coordinate cross-functional corrective actions with engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Partner with production to maintain alignment with budget, scope, and schedule requirements.
• Lead development of project plans, proposals, statements of work, and customer specifications; support negotiation of terms and performance expectations.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact, facilitating ongoing communication, hosting project reviews, and ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand existing programs or introduce new product offerings.
• Prepare, review, and implement cost-reduction initiatives, trade studies, and process improvement strategies.
• Approve written reports, presentations, and project communications; collaborate with suppliers to resolve procurement-related issues within established guidelines.
• Manage all contract data and documentation requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submittals.
• Maintain organized project files according to internal standards.
• Lead project meetings, communicate status of corrective actions, and provide recommendations for improved performance.
• Coordinate with internal departments to support schedule adherence and issue resolution; act as a liaison between customers and executive leadership.
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Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree, certification, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Broad understanding of technical disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, systems, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for complex projects.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple programs simultaneously in a high-mix production setting.
• This position requires access to technology and information governed by ITAR and EAR regulations. Applicants may be required to verify U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other authorization as needed for compliance.

What happens next
Once you apply, if your background aligns with the role, you'll move on to the next step. And even if this isn't the perfect fit, you'll remain part of the Kelly Engineering network—opening doors to future opportunities.


 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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