Project Engineer/Project Manager

Phillips and Temro Industries (PTI); Eden Prairie, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA

STD/LTD

Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with match

PTO & holidays

Annual bonus

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Job summary

Phillips and Temro Industries (PTI) in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a seasoned project manager to lead cross-functional teams through all phases of automotive or industrial equipment projects.

You will ensure timelines, budgets, and quality, maintain program documentation and stage-gate requirements, coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and suppliers, present status updates to leadership, and travel 5–10% for site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years project management experience in automotive, heavy duty or industrial equipment.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA and quality systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project development and execution.
• Ensure adherence to 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.
• Prepare and present project status updates, timelines, and risk assessments to leadership.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and commercial teams.

Skills

Project management

Quality systems

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

PM software / tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $75,903 USD to $106,265 USD
  At PTI, 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 salary offered will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [e-mail].

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
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years:

Project Management and development within the automotive, heavy duty or industrial equipment industry.

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