Project Engineer/Manager

Phillips & Temro Industries; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 75,903 - 106,265; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

HSA/FSA

STD/LTD

Life/AD&D

Voluntary Life

EAP

Voluntary Accident

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with employer match

PTO and holidays

Volunteer hours

Annual bonus

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Job summary

Phillips & Temro Industries in Minnesota seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams through all stages of automotive/industrial equipment development. You will drive schedules, budgets, and quality, maintain stage-gate documentation, and liaise with suppliers and customers to ensure successful product outcomes.

The role requires 5 years in project management within automotive/heavy equipment, plus a bachelor’s in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years' experience in project management and development in automotive, heavy-duty, or industrial equipment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stage-gate processes (APQP/PPAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project development and execution.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Maintain project documentation and stage gate requirements, including APQP.
• Act as liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Present status updates, timelines, and risk assessments to leadership.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and commercial to align objectives.
• Support prototype development and validation.
• Facilitate customer interactions, travel 5–10%.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory or customer requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Quality Systems

Technical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Tools & Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead cross‑functional teams through all phases of project development and execution.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Maintain and manage project documentation and stage gate requirements, including APQP where applicable.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present project status updates, timelines, and risk assessments to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure product success and alignment with business objectives.
• Support prototype development and validation processes.
• Facilitate customer interactions including site visits and regular status reviews; travel required (5–10%).
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and applicable regulatory or customer requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Competencies

• Project Management: Stage‑gate processes, risk management, stakeholder communication, cross‑functional leadership.
• Quality Systems (as applicable): IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA), MSA, SPC, Control Plans.
• Technical Knowledge: Print reading, general product lifecycle understanding, design for manufacturability.
• Problem Solving: Root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA.
• Tools & Software: MS Project, Excel, Word, Access (or equivalent PM/engineering tools).

Base Pay Range

$75,903 - $106,265

Compensation Disclosure

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [e-mail]

Benefits Available To Full‑Time Employees

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost‑share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Volunteer hours
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's or better in Engineering or related field

Experience
5 years: Project Management and development within the automotive, heavy duty or industrial equipment industry.

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