Project Engineering Manager
Copeland•Sidney, OH
•Hybrid
About The Position
Reporting to the Director, Residential New Product Development, the Project Engineering Manager is responsible for driving the end-to-end development of innovative products—from concept through design, validation, and launch. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. You will lead a group of engineers through the product development cycle, engaging with cross-functional teams to meet product scope and timing requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent
- 5+ years experience with new product development through a systematic product release process
- Excellent project management, problem-solving, schedule development, and organizational skills
- Strong communication and relationship building skills across functions
- Effective leadership skills and the ability to develop others and drive professional growth
- Excellent critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
- Works effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to quickly and efficiently understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage an engineering team with varying levels of experience, focused on new product development
- Drive and support the full product development lifecycle: concept, feasibility, design, prototyping, testing, and commercialization
- Engage directly with Sales, Marketing, Application Engineering, AME, Program Management, Procurement, and other supporting groups to advance NPD efforts
- Establish project timelines, budgets, and resource plans; track progress and mitigate risks
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance
- Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and best engineering practices
- Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization
- Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a high-performance team culture
Benefits
- medical insurance plans
- dental and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- flexible time off plans
- paid parental leave
- vacation and holiday leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
