Senior R&D NPI Project Leader - Electrical Systems

Dahl Consulting; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is seeking a Senior R&D Engineering Project Manager in Anoka, MN (Hybrid) to lead high‑impact NPI initiatives within the Systems Protection unit. You will guide cross‑functional teams through a stage‑gate process to ensure timely product launches for cooling and enclosure solutions.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 7+ years in engineering with 3+ years in PM, strong communication, and travel ~10% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 7+ years in engineering experience, including 3+ years in project management and/or leading teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to teams to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through the NPI process (Discover, Develop, Deploy, Launch) to deliver products on schedule.
• Drive, coordinate, and maintain project schedules while partnering with engineers and designers.
• Direct external activities such as regulatory compliance and third-party testing.
• Serve as central coordination point across Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply, ISC, Quality, and Compliance for both branded platform products and customer-specific engineered solutions.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring they remain on track and escalating roadblocks as needed.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks early through structured risk planning strategies.
• Track Project Portfolio KPIs and drive continuous improvement to reduce product development cycle time.
• Foster a collaborative team environment with open communication, problem identification, and effective resolution.
• Promote knowledge sharing to strengthen technical depth, enable process improvements, and support adaptable operational support.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

Job description

Dahl Consulting is seeking a Senior R&D Engineering Project Manager in Anoka, MN (Hybrid) to lead high‑impact NPI initiatives within the Systems Protection unit. You will guide cross‑functional teams through a stage‑gate process to ensure timely product launches for cooling and enclosure solutions.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 7+ years in engineering with 3+ years in PM, strong communication, and travel ~10% domestically.