PROJECT MANAGER

Adhesives Research, Inc.

Posted on: September 4, 2026

Closing: October 04, 2026

Salary: Undisclosed

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description

Job Summary:

This is a full-time position responsible for managing projects that support our manufacturing equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions:

  • Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects.

  • Lead the development of project specifications with the requestor.
  • Prepare and update a project plan using Microsoft Project or equivalent software.
  • Prepare scopes of work (SOW) and requests for quote (RFQ) documents.
  • Identify manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and contractors, and obtain competitive bids.
  • Review quotes, provide purchase recommendations, submit purchase requisitions, and track costs.
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
  • Prepare change control documentation, work instructions, equipment installation and operational qualification protocols, and summary reports as required.
  • Ensure safety is designed into equipment.
  • Ensure long-term maintenance and reliability practices are established.

  • Contribute technical expertise to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
    • Provide engineering solutions to address repetitive failures and other problems.

  • Work closely with process owners on continuous improvement projects.
  • Support maintenance, production and project management.

  • Communicate effectively with AR associates, suppliers, contractors, and customers.
  • Conduct yourself in a professional, respectful manner consistent with AR Guiding Principles, and embrace 6S LEAN culture.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

  • B.S. degree in Engineering
  • A minimum of 3 years related experience
  • PMP certification preferred
  • A self-starting team player that can handle multiple and changing priorities
  • Strong problem solving, decision making, and project management skills
  • Strong analytical and computer skills
  • Sound organization and communication skills
  • Communicate fluently in English
  • Tolerate odors and noise associated with manufacturing operations
  • Travel throughout the manufacturing areas, buildings and campus to allow personal observations of equipment and facilities associated with responsibilities
  • Travel to customer and vendor facilities as required
  • Accommodate a flexible work schedule
  • Proficiency in computer programs for engineering such as Office 365 applications and AutoCad
  • Manufacturing experience is a plus. E.g. Mixing, coating, drying, web handling, or slitting
  • GMP experience is a plus

Adhesives Research, Inc.

Posted on: September 4, 2026

Closing: October 04, 2026

Salary: Undisclosed

Position Type: Full Time

Career Focus: Project Management

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