New Product Launch Project Manager

Full-Time

Engineering

Depew, NY, US

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

About PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

PCB manufactures sensors used by design engineers and predictive maintenance professionals to test and measure vibration, pressure, force, acoustics, load and shock for test, measurement, monitoring and control requirements. Our sensors support testing in aerospace and defense, automotive, transportation, civil engineering, and general R&D industries. PCB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation. With a focus on Total Customer Satisfaction for both our internal and external customers, we have a strong and ongoing commitment to being a great place to work! Learn more about our team | www.PCB.com | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-piezotronics/

More Reasons to Join the Team

PCB offers a highly collaborative and team-based atmosphere. Total Customer Satisfaction, for internal and external customers alike, is at the heart of our business and guides our interactions every day. Social events and opportunities are hosted throughout the year aimed to develop internal relationships and promote a culture focused on collaboration and teamwork. PCB also provides all full-time team members with 100% employer paid medical premiums for you and your family, a competitive PTO package and 10 company paid holidays.

The New Launch Project Manager’s overall responsibility is leading New Product Launch teams and ensuring that new products are launched on-time and within budget constraints.

Additional Duties:

• Works with Engineering Management and Management Teams to qualify preselected Design Initiative proposals on the basis of strategic fit, ROI and availability of cross functional resources to execute.

• Identifies resources required to launch new products including capital equipment and human resources. Works with Management Team for resource approval.

• Leads the activities of New Product Launch teams. Works with Department Managers, Management Team and Executive Management Team to resolve resource issues and to remove obstacles to ensure that new products are launched on time, at the required yield levels, cost targets and initial stock quantities.

• Establishes and maintains detailed project tracking plans and metrics for all approved Design Initiatives.

• Provides regular updates to the Management Team on the status of approved Design Initiatives. Modifies the frequency and content of status reports appropriate to the stage, critical nature or schedule risk of the project.

• Ultimately responsible for the creation, implementation and continuous improvement of all PCB NPL procedures and metrics. Works with team members to trend/analyze results and determine root cause for deviations. Develops corrective actions, including improved systems and procedures, to prevent reoccurrence of deficiencies.

• Proactively manages changes to project scope and effectively communicates changes in plan to all affected team members. Identifies potential problem areas. Helps devise contingency plans to mitigate risks.

• Coaches, mentors, motivates and leads project team members. Continually manages project expectations. Influences individuals to take positive action and maintain accountability for their assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: BS in an Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Experience: 10+ years of new product development project management experience with a technical manufacturer, preferably involving electrical assembly/test, machining and molding. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Superior, broad-based understanding of product design and manufacturing process technologies; advanced knowledge of modern project management tools and techniques. Knowledge of and practical experience with: Microsoft Office software and project management software (Microsoft Project preferred), Lean manufacturing techniques, Six-Sigma Tools (DMAIC process, Design for Six Sigma, Design of Experiments and error-proofing). Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills. Good understanding of both electrical and mechanical design inputs. Savvy and adept at consensus building, crisis management, problem-solving and negotiation. Must possess exceptional leadership qualities and the ability to communicate with and to lead cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds in the achievement of project deliverables.

• Travel Requirement: Travel required as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or MBA preferred.

Additional Benefits:

• 100% Company Paid Medical Insurance Premiums

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Company funded HSA or HRA Accounts (with enrollment in applicable health insurance plan)

• Paid Time Off

• Employer paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance

• 401k Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Dependent Scholarship Program

• Company paid holidays, employee discounts, holiday gift certificate.

Physical Demands (U.S. only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

This position requires access to “controlled technology” as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730 et. seq.) and “technical data” as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.

PCB Piezotronics is an equal opportunity employer