NPI Product Launch Project Manager

Socket.dev; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Product discounts

Casual dress code

Job summary

QA1 is seeking a Project Manager to lead new product launches across our performance shocks, steering and suspension portfolios. Based at our Lakeville, MN facility, you will define launch execution and partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive on-time delivery.

You will manage timelines, risks, and cross-functional deliverables while keeping stakeholders informed through dashboards and regular gate reviews, ensuring high-quality products reach customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or related.
• At least 3 years of PM experience leading new product launches in manufacturing.
• Experience with launches using in-house and external materials.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Familiar with Stage-Gate product development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ECN/engineering change management.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills in a non-reporting structure.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and build relationships.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to act with urgency and accuracy amid changing priorities.
• Proficient with Office, ERP, and PM software including Gantt charts.
• People skills and ability to work with a diverse team.
• Values alignment with QA1.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and launch schedules.
• Track deliverables and coordinate activities across all functional areas.
• Promote focus on critical path and high-risk items at all times.
• Facilitate regular project meetings.
• Coordinate with all responsible parties to ensure gate review deliverables are met and documented.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans; escalate as needed.
• Escalate project issues and drive timely resolution.
• Lead NPI activities from design handoff through production launch.
• Track tooling, fixture, equipment, and process development activities.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Planning to ensure components are available.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure adequate manufacturing capacity.
• Serve as central point of communication for launch activities.
• Maintain project dashboards and broadcast data to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organization

Influence without authority

Urgency and accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

PMP certification preferred

Tools

ERP

Gantt charts

Microsoft Office

Job description

QA1 is seeking a Project Manager to lead new product launches across our performance shocks, steering and suspension portfolios. Based at our Lakeville, MN facility, you will define launch execution and partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive on-time delivery.

You will manage timelines, risks, and cross-functional deliverables while keeping stakeholders informed through dashboards and regular gate reviews, ensuring high-quality products reach customers.