Senior Project Manager (Chicago)

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a long-term contract assignment supporting the delivery of a high-speed manual assembly line for a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.This role is highly hands-on and serves as the primary interface between the OEM, product development, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful design, build, and launch of a new automated assembly system.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of a new assembly system from design through production ramp-upServe as primary liaison with the selected OEM machine builderManage alignment with URS (User Requirement Specifications) throughout the project lifecycleCoordinate design iterations with product development engineering and injection molding teamsValidate equipment layout and process flow within controlled environment constraintsSupport development of control strategy to reduce assembly errors and improve reliabilityDevelop clear operator work instructions and assembly proceduresDrive pre-FAT readiness activities and ensure successful Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Required ExperienceProven experience managing OEM equipment or capital equipment buildsStrong background in assembly automation or medical device manufacturing environmentsExperience with FAT, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)Ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and external machine buildersStrong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments (medical device or pharma preferred)Comfortable working onsite at OEM and manufacturing facilities as requiredWhy This RoleLead a critical new equipment launch from concept through productionDirect interface with OEM, engineering, and manufacturing leadership teamsHigh-impact program in a regulated medical device environmentLong-term engagement with strong technical ownership