Remote R&D Project Manager: Stage-Gate Launch Lead

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead stage-gate driven new product introductions from initiation to manufacturing launch in a fast-paced mass production environment.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, mitigate risks, and report to the VP of Design Engineering. This remote role includes travel to support strategic projects across engineering and operations.

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.
• Experience managing projects through a stage-gate process or similar framework.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product design, and supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP or other project management certification preferred.

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 escalate issues to senior management as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the NPI process to enhance efficiency and process quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Mass manufacturing

Education

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

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Job description

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead stage-gate driven new product introductions from initiation to manufacturing launch in a fast-paced mass production environment.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, mitigate risks, and report to the VP of Design Engineering. This remote role includes travel to support strategic projects across engineering and operations.