Mechanical Systems Project Manager

CCR Commercial Refrigeration•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

CCR Commercial Refrigeration is a global leader in sustainable refrigeration solutions for food retail and industrial applications. We design and manufacture high-efficiency refrigeration systems, display cabinets, mechanical systems, and turnkey solutions that help customers improve product merchandising while reducing energy consumption and operating costs. We combine engineering excellence, disciplined execution, and customer focus to deliver complex programs that support our growth strategy across regions and markets. The Mechanical Systems Project Manager leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of our mechanical systems product portfolio. This role manages cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and other teams to deliver projects on time while meeting cost, quality, and lead-time objectives. This position reports directly to the Engineering Director, North America.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Proven project management experience in a product development, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a collaborative, international environment.
Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across functions and with external suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification or other continuous improvement certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead new product development and sustain engineering projects from concept through commercial launch, partnering with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria aligned with business goals.
Develop and manage project plans, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
Drive effective communication across project teams and provide regular status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
Oversee the design, development, and continuous improvement of CO₂ refrigeration racks, heat pumps, and condensing units.
Research emerging technologies, industry trends, regulations, and competitive products to support product innovation and strategy.
Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new components and suppliers while maintaining strong technical partnerships with vendors.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, product specifications, regulatory documentation, and project reports.
Coordinate prototype builds and special product orders, supporting manufacturing through assembly, testing, and validation.
Support new product industrialization activities, including ERP data management, product configuration, engineering documentation, selection software updates, and commercial support materials.
Drive continuous product improvement initiatives by incorporating feedback from customers, field service, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Ensure products comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements, including UL, ETL, DOE, ASHRAE, CE, and other relevant certifications.
Monitor project KPIs, identify opportunities for improvement, and capture lessons learned to strengthen future project execution.
Initial long-term international travel is to understand and adapt factory requirements for the U.S. market.
Ongoing travel-both domestic and international - will occur periodically for after-sales support, trade shows, supplier visits, and similar activities.