R&D Project Manager - Remote Mass-Production Launch

industrialelectricmanufacturing; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Travel opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

IEM is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead new product introductions from initiation to manufacturing launch in a fast-paced mass production environment.

The role partners with cross-functional teams, tracks progress, and communicates updates to executives. A proactive PM with strong engineering background and continuous improvement mindset will thrive in this remote role with travel across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in mass manufacturing or product development.
• PM certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience managing projects through a stage-gate process or similar framework.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product design, and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the stage-gate process for new product introduction from project initiation to manufacturing launch.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Facilitate communication between teams, identifying and mitigating risks to project success.
• Coordinate local manufacturing team efforts, aligning with corporate NPI goals and objectives.
• Track project progress, provide regular updates, and elevate issues to senior management as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the NPI process to enhance efficiency and process quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Project

Job description

IEM is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead new product introductions from initiation to manufacturing launch in a fast-paced mass production environment.

The role partners with cross-functional teams, tracks progress, and communicates updates to executives. A proactive PM with strong engineering background and continuous improvement mindset will thrive in this remote role with travel across the US.