Engineering Project Manager
100% Onsite in Ripon, WI (relocation compensation provided)
$88K-$110K total compensation
Approximately 15–20% travel, domestic and international
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holders only
Company Summary
A global manufacturer of commercial equipment delivering high-performance, durable products to customers worldwide. The organization operates in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment focused on product quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The culture emphasizes accountability, hands-on leadership, and delivering measurable results.
Position Summary
The Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives within a manufacturing and product-driven environment, owning projects from initiation through execution and delivery. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive execution, coordinate engineering and operations teams, and deliver results with minimal ramp time. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading projects in manufacturing or engineering settings and can demonstrate clear ownership of outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Own and drive full project lifecycle from scope definition through execution and delivery
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Drive execution, remove blockers, and ensure on-time project delivery
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Manage project risks, changes, and issue resolution
• Support product launches, process implementations, and production initiatives
• Provide clear project updates and reporting to leadership
• Ensure alignment between project deliverables and business objectives
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments
• Proven experience leading projects end-to-end with clear ownership of execution and outcomes
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering and operations
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and budgeting experience
• Experience using project management tools (MS Project or similar)
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with product development or new product launches
• Exposure to Stage-Gate or structured product development processes
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience
• PMP or equivalent certification