Project Controls Specialist

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Description: Project Controls Specialist


Pay Range: $70,000 - $100,000 / year



Hilton Tool is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist. In this role, you will develop, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules for machining projects, ensuring on-time delivery of precision parts while balancing machine capacity, material availability, labor resources, and customer requirements. You will serve as a key liaison between engineering, production, purchasing, quality, and customers to drive project performance, mitigate risks, and support continuous improvement in our high-precision manufacturing environment.

SHIFT:
Monday-Friday: 8am – 4:30pm

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using ERP systems (e.g., JobBOSS, Epicor, SAP, or similar) and scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Excel-based advanced planning).
• Convert customer orders, design drawings, and project requirements into feasible production schedules, sequencing operations such as CNC milling, turning, grinding, welding, assembly, and inspection.
• Collaborate closely with machinists, programmers, inspectors, engineers, purchasing, and management to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Analyze shop capacity (machines, tooling, manpower) and provide accurate lead time estimates, manufacturing quotes, and workload forecasts.
• Monitor in-process work, track job progress on the shop floor, issue work orders/travelers, and adjust schedules in real-time to address delays, material shortages, machine downtime, or priority changes.
• Generate regular status reports, performance metrics (e.g., schedule variance, on-time delivery %, machine utilization), and dashboards for project and senior management.
• Support change control processes by evaluating impacts of engineering changes, customer revisions, or scope adjustments on schedule and resources.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Project Management, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing), or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 3–5+ years of scheduling/planning experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment (CNC machining, precision fabrication, or job-shop setting strongly preferred).
• Proven track record in project controls, production planning, or master scheduling.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., JobBOSS, Epicor, SAP) for shop floor control and scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for advanced scheduling and data analysis); experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing routings.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills to work across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven shop environment.

Preferred:

• APICS/CPIM certification, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or similar credentials.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, and other precision manufacturing sectors.

About the company:
Hilton Tool is a Manufacturer of Precision Machined Components. Specializing in close tolerance parts, assemblies, prototyping, production runs, CAD design, commercial valve repair, and mold repair. We have two locations both in Clackamas, Oregon, and looking to add new members to our team. Are you looking for an opportunity to start or advance your career in manufacturing with a strong desire to learn from other highly skilled people with diverse backgrounds and experiences? Please apply if you believe you are a good candidate for this position.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off