Maverick Group US

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Validation / Commissioning Project Manager to lead our growing field validation and equipment installation team. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of OEM equipment from internal validation through customer site commissioning and turnover. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of people leadership, project management discipline, and hands-on technical experience with automation equipment, validation protocols, and field service operations.

Note: Must have experience with the start up and Instillation process of Manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly manage and develop a field team, currently six engineers/technicians, with a growth trajectory toward approximately 10 personnel
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and performance oversight for team members in the field
• Foster a safety-first culture and ensure all team members adhere to OSHA standards and site-safety requirements
• Own equipment once internal operations completes assembly and transfers ownership to the validation function
• Lead internal Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and oversee Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at customer locations
• Manage IQ/OQ/PQ protocols (Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Product Qualification)
• Ensure documentation, compliance checkpoints, and quality standards are met throughout the validation lifecycle
• Coordinate customer-site installation activities, including managing local contractors and craft labor
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and key milestones from factory handoff through final customer turnover
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for field teams encountering technical challenges; provide root-cause guidance and problem-solving support
• Coordinate field service dispatch when customer support requires on-site resources

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams in a field service, OEM equipment, or industrial automation environment
• Strong project management skills, including ownership of budgets, schedules, milestones, and multi-site coordination
• Direct experience with equipment startup, validation, and commissioning — including FAT, SAT, and IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
• Background in automation, automated manufacturing systems, conveyance, or related OEM equipment installation and commissioning
• Understanding of site-safety standards; OSHA 10 certification or equivalent experience preferred
• Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field (Bachelor's degree preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse automation, automated cells, or precision manufacturing equipment
• Exposure to robotics-integrated systems or automated production environments
• Background in field service leadership with direct customer-facing accountability
• Familiarity with high-speed or precision OEM machinery in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments

Compensation & Additional Details:

Base Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

Profit Sharing: 4% company profit sharing directed to retirement funds based on company objectives

Location: On-site — West Chester, Ohio with Minimal Travel