Project Manager

Lincoln Industries; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Project Manager to lead design for manufacturability, develop tooling and processes, and integrate components into production systems. This role involves guiding teams and managing multiple projects to enable rapid production transfer.

The position requires supporting quoting, planning, requirements capture, 3D modeling (ProE/SolidWorks), and PPAP submittals to customers. Strong communication and supplier interactions are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree in mechanical, agricultural, or industrial fields.
• Experience in design for manufacture, tooling development and PPAP preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for manufacture analyses and tooling development.
• Manage projects from concept through production transition.
• Develop 3D models and create PPAP-related documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams including BD, Operations, Quality.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are met.

Skills

Project leadership

Requirements capture

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ProE/Creo

SolidWorks

GD&T

CMM

Faro Arm

Job description

Job Title:

Project Manager

Job Code:

PROJMGRG001

SUMMARY:

The Project Manager position is responsible for design for manufacture analysis and the development of components, tooling, and processes while integrating components into Lincoln Industries production systems. This position involves leading teams and managing projects to achieve rapid transition to production. This includes supporting the quoting process, project planning, requirements capture, concept generation, 3D modeling, engineering analysis, prototyping, sampling, process and tooling development, work instruction creation, operations support, technical management of suppliers, and conducting initial factory runs. The individual will also be responsible for completing technical documentation for production release and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submittals to customers. This position works closely with our Business Development, Strategic Accounts, Operations, Materials Management, Quality, and Sourcing groups. The position requires supplier and customer interaction.

WAGE TYPE:

Salaried Exempt

FLSA Exemption:

FLSA Exemptio n: Administrative Exemption

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Product and/or tooling (fixtures and racks) design and development.
• Drawing creation and interpretation utilizing 3D software (ProE and/or Solidworks) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of measurement equipment and methods: CMM, Faro Arm, datums.
• Generation of PPAP documentation, gage R&R analysis, PFMEAs, capability analysis.
• Technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Requirements capture.
• Creative concept generation.
• Test plan generation and execution.
• Root cause identification and technical problem solving.
• Supplier/value stream management for samples, tooling, capability, builds, and services.
• Technical project planning and management.
• Leading teams to deliver results across multiple, concurrent projects.
• Achieving results on time and budget while ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Great Place to Work.
• Building and fostering positive working relationships with all internal and external customers.

• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Manager, Integration Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Expected: 4 year Engineering degree – Mechanical, Agricultural, or Industrial.

Preferred: Product, process and tooling development, transition to production, metal finishing, stamping, fixture design (racking, trimming, inspection, welding), Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Must be able to communicate technical details and summaries effectively to Lincoln Industries engineering and business leaders.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to Lincoln Industries suppliers and customers.
• Must be able to influence and lead cross-functional teams.

Other Skills:

• Use of MS Office Suite
• Use of hand tools

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.