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Sterling Engineering lists this Project Manager opportunity in crawfordsville, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title : Project Manager – New Product Development
Location : Crawfordsville, IN
Hire Type : Direct HIre
Compensation : $135-145k + Bonus
Travel: Approximately 4–6 trips per year under normal circumstances
Industry: Manufacturing / Agriculture
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technical new product development and manufacturing projects from concept through production launch. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
The preferred location is Crawfordsville, IN, supporting an approximately 300-person manufacturing operation focused on plastic injection molding, pumps, fittings, couplings, and related components. The role may also be based in Greenwood, NE, supporting a smaller operation focused primarily on electric valves, valve actuation, and electro-mechanical assembly.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical Project Manager who understands how to take a product or project from development through manufacturing launch. We're looking for someone who can coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, customers, and other stakeholders while bringing structure, accountability, and a process-improvement mindset to the project management function.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional new product development and production launch projects
Develop and manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and deliverables
Coordinate projects across Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, Operations, and customers
Drive accountability and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
Communicate project status, risks, changes, and priorities to internal and external stakeholders
Manage multiple complex technical projects simultaneously
Work directly with customers to understand requirements and support successful project execution
Implement and improve project management processes, tools, and best practices
Improve project visibility, communication, and consistency across teams
Utilize tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Microsoft 365
Support new product development initiatives that drive profitable growth
Qualifications
5+ years of Project Management experience within a technical manufacturing environment
Experience managing new product development, product launches, or complex manufacturing projects
Technical degree preferred; Engineering, Technical, Business, Agricultural, or related disciplines considered depending on experience
Strong cross-functional experience working with Engineering and Manufacturing
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and stakeholders
Experience establishing or improving project management processes
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel between Indiana and Nebraska and occasionally to customer locations
Preferred Experience
Plastic injection molding
Embedded systems
Electro-mechanical products or assemblies
Valves, pumps, fluid control, or similar products
Agriculture or agricultural equipment
PMP or similar Project Management certification
Travel
Travel is expected to be approximately 4–6 trips per year under normal circumstances, primarily between the Indiana and Nebraska facilities with occasional customer visits. Some additional travel may be required initially while getting established in the role.
Hybrid Schedule
This is a fully onsite role till 5/6 months where they will be able to work from home for 1 day. Possibly 2 during weeks of travel. But expectation is onsite
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Worksite address
crawfordsville, IN, 47939, US
Who can apply
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