NPD Project Lead – Welding Solutions

ITW; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Electric Mfg, LLC, an affiliate of Illinois Tool Works, is seeking a New Product Development leader to guide high-impact projects on the PWS Engineering Team. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on management to deliver world class welding solutions.

The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams, define scope, manage schedules and budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure quality. Agile PM experience is a plus and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience leading product development with disciplined processes and PM techniques.
• Strong business acumen and excellent PM skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with Agile Project Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through all stages of the new product development process.
• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders and ensure feasibility.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Communicate project status and escalation to leadership as needed.
• Conduct project meetings and manage tracking and analysis.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review deliverables.
• Drive and manage the tollgates and recommend solutions.
• Direct analysis and solutions of problems.

Skills

Product development leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation skills

Agile project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA

Job description

Miller Electric Mfg, LLC, an affiliate of Illinois Tool Works, is seeking a New Product Development leader to guide high-impact projects on the PWS Engineering Team. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on management to deliver world class welding solutions.

The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams, define scope, manage schedules and budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure quality. Agile PM experience is a plus and strong communication is essential.