Engineering Project Manager - Product Development

Kelly Services - Bridgeton, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Bridgeton, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Engineering Project Manager for Product Development will oversee new product development projects at a manufacturing company in NW St. Louis. This role involves managing cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and improving project management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple, simultaneous new product development projects.
• Define project scope, including cost targets, product features, and deadlines.
• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations, product management) to ensure timely decision-making and task completion.
• Facilitate clear communication between project team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Oversee prototype builds and prioritize feedback for design iterations.
• Ensure proper documentation of key information from meetings, emails, and other media.
• Mediate between conflicting departments, stakeholders, or project team members to find agreeable solutions.
• Deliver executive-level summaries of project progress.
• Suggest improvements for project management processes, tools, and resources.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree (Engineering-related field preferred).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of product development processes and methodologies.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication and assembly processes.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Experience with Smartsheet work management software.