Project Manager, Product Development Integration And Launch

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead/Manage multiple new product projects utilizing a working knowledge of materials, manufacturing techniques and engineering practices.

• Provide support for plant operations by planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of new product launches to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are met on time and within budget.

• Serve as a plant liaison to product development teams.

• Apply manufacturing and statistical methods to estimate manufacturing requirements, potential, and cost of product to be developed.

• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.

• Analyze manufacturing capabilities, production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

• Lead DFA & DFM activities with plant personnel, including Quality, Process Engineering, and Tooling & Equipment.

• Recommend methods for improving products by reducing wasted materials and utilizing reorganization of workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchasing equipment.

• Provide project management and manufacturing input throughout all phases of the product development process.

• Lead/manage quality improvements and cost reductions to existing products, utilizing a working knowledge of various materials, manufacturing techniques and engineering practices.

• Provide direction and leadership to Engineering Technicians through frequent 1:1's, coaching, performance feedback, and development of Individual Development Plans (IDP's).