Project Manager II: Cross-Functional Production Lead

OTTO Engineering, Inc; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

HMO/PPO/Dental/Vision plans

Vacation 80 hours

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc is seeking a Project Manager II - Communications to oversee product development from concept to production. You will coordinate engineering (EE, ME, FW, SW), sourcing, and manufacturing, set deadlines, assign tasks, and report status to upper management while translating business needs into actionable plans.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, track NRE hours and BOMs, and drive phase-gate milestones to ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (ME, EE, SW, General) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience.
• Good people skills – able to negotiate and achieve results without direct reporting authority.
• Problem-solving, multitasking, and planning skills.
• Previous hands-on engineering experience – concept through production.
• Microsoft Project (or equivalent) experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral, written, and follow up communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project teams to develop product requirements, project schedules, and milestones that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Experience launching projects in a production facility.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Apply modern project management tools and techniques to keep a project on schedule and within budget.
• Address root cause issues using problem-solving skills and execute contingency planning with the project team to keep schedules on track.
• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options.
• Depending on project size, may be part of the project team – engineering, analysis, etc.
• Maintain and regularly update NRE hours, tooling costs, part costs, and test costs.
• Manage BOMs, engineering change notices, and all project-related documents.
• Run weekly project meetings to keep a cross-functional team informed and on task.
• Present monthly project reviews to senior management – schedule, costs, issues.
• Adhere to OTTO's phase-gate process and ensure phase requirements are completed and properly documented.
• Assist with other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Project management

People skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Multitasking

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering (ME, EE, SW, General)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

OTTO Engineering, Inc is seeking a Project Manager II - Communications to oversee product development from concept to production. You will coordinate engineering (EE, ME, FW, SW), sourcing, and manufacturing, set deadlines, assign tasks, and report status to upper management while translating business needs into actionable plans.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, track NRE hours and BOMs, and drive phase-gate milestones to ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.