Project Manager (Engineering)

K&N Engineering • Riverside, CA

257d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager will coordinate multiple, concurrent engineering projects including custom product development and lab testing and will own cross functional collaboration with Operations and Sales to drive project execution. Primary focus will on our HVAC filtration business. We are looking for a person with excellent organizational skills who can collaborate and drive results through diverse people and teams. The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, hands-on role, and thrive with the responsibility of managing a large task list to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programs required- especially MS TEAMS, Planner, Excel, Powerpoint, and Sharepoint.
• At least two (2) years of experience managing engineering projects.
• At least two (2) years of product development processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of effective project management techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HVAC filtration systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage engineering projects from inception to completion - monitor project progress and adjust as needed to ensure the overall goal stays on track.
• Create project plans and timelines using our simple project planning approach and software. These project plans should anticipate resource bottlenecks, outline dependencies on other groups, and always maintain focus on delivery timing and quality.
• Works cross-functionally across members of K&N Engineering, Lab, Sales, Purchasing, Marketing, and various outside companies.
• Responsible to be onsite to evaluate and manage workload and progress of tasks in order to keep projects on track.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing