Project Manager New Product Development (Hiring Immediately)

We are seeking a Project Manager with strong New Product Development (NPD) experience to lead high-impact projects from concept through launch in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago. This role is not about managing people, it is about driving the function, influencing across teams, and ensuring innovative products move successfully to market.

If you are confident, collaborative, and able to keep projects on track while building strong relationships, this is a chance to step into a role with both visibility and long-term impact.

What You Will Do

Lead cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Marketing

Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables with a focus on speed, quality, and alignment to customer needs

Anticipate risks, remove obstacles, and maintain project momentum

Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders and leadership teams

Champion continuous improvement, share best practices, and strengthen PMO processes

What You Bring

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or equivalent technical background

Solid experience guiding new product development projects from concept through launch

Familiarity with lean product development, Six Sigma, DFM, DFA, PPAP, and SPC

PMP certification a plus

Strong communicator who can influence without direct authority and build trust across teams

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range 110K to 150K, plus quarterly incentive pay

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401k with profit sharing, and paid vacation