Global R&D Project Manager – Electro-Mechanical Innovation

Oetiker Tool Corporation; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 86,400 - 105,600; Full time

Job summary

Oetiker Tool Corporation is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end R&D for mechanical and electro‑mechanical hand tools in mission critical applications. You will drive global development projects from concept to launch, ensuring milestones for time-to-market, quality and cost are met.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive or OEM environments, a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, and strong leadership with English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as project manager in automotive/global OEM environment.
• BSc/MSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in 3D-CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience in electro‑mechanical product development and quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from idea to series production, meeting QCT deliverables.
• Plan, track and report progress; lead cross-functional team.
• Coordinate with Application Management; document meetings and decisions.
• Perform feasibility studies and risk analyses for concepts.
• Oversee manufacturing of prototypes and tests up to series release.
• Support risk management incl. FMEA and Design-for-Six-Sigma activities.
• Collaborate with strategic customers and partners.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Quality focus

Analytical skills

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D-CAD

Job description

Oetiker Tool Corporation is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end R&D for mechanical and electro‑mechanical hand tools in mission critical applications. You will drive global development projects from concept to launch, ensuring milestones for time-to-market, quality and cost are met.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive or OEM environments, a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, and strong leadership with English communication skills.