Technical Project Manager

ZF; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan

Health care benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative team environment

Diversity, inclusive culture

Job summary

ZF North Mankato is seeking a Technical Project Management Engineer to lead cross-functional engineering efforts, manage schedules and budgets, and interface with customers and stakeholders.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 3+ years in product development, and 2+ years in project management within automotive contexts; offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in product development in a technical/automotive environment.
• 2+ years project management including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of product development processes (e.g., V-model, stage-gate).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management in a global, matrixed environment.
• Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts across product development teams.
• Manage engineering budgets and ensure cost control.
• Plan and maintain project schedules to meet time, cost, and quality targets.
• Act as the technical interface between engineering, project teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure successful completion of project gate reviews with high quality and timeliness.
• Drive product maturity while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee requirements management with lifecycle traceability and change management.
• Coordinate validation, testing, problem solving, FMEA activities, and support launch and ramp-up; provide updates.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Engineering knowledge

V-model / stage-gate

Communication

Ownership / accountability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Technical Project Manager

Country/Region: US

Location:

North Mankato, MN, US, 56003US

Req ID 87623 | North Mankato, North Mankato, MN, United States ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc.

About the Team

The Engineering - R&D team drives innovative product development by leading cross-functional engineering activities. Serving as a key interface between Product Engineering, Project Management, and stakeholders, the team ensures efficient execution across global environments while meeting timelines, budgets, and quality targets. Their structured, collaborative approach supports successful delivery from concept through launch.

What you can look forward to as Technical Project Management Engineer:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts across product development teams
• Manage engineering budgets, ensuring cost control and alignment with business cases
• Plan and maintain project schedules to meet time, cost, and quality targets
• Act as the technical interface between engineering, project teams, customers, and stakeholders
• Ensure successful completion of project gate reviews with high quality and timeliness
• Drive product maturity while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Oversee requirements management, ensuring full lifecycle traceability and managing risks and changes
• Coordinate validation, testing, problem-solving, FMEA activities, and support launch and production ramp-up while providing regular project updates

Your Profile as Technical Project Management Engineer:

• Degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in product development within a technical or automotive environment
• 2+ years project management skills (planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination)
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
• Knowledge of product development processes (e.g., V-model, stage-gate)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed environment
• Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability

What We Offer at ZF North Mankato:

• Annual incentive plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Health care benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Collaborative team environment
• Diverse, inclusive culture with employee groups and community engagement

Compensation:

The expected base compensation for this role is $69,700 - $110,300 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position - Engineer I, Engineer II, and Engineer III pay levels included in this range.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and...

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity has always been recognized.

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Gabriela Palacio