Project Manager

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Baldwin Filters, a brand of Parker Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM), is a global provider of heavy-duty filtration products for engine powered equipment. Our mission is to protect our customers' engines and mobile equipment, from first to last use, through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding customer service. Baldwin offers superb product quality, an extensive distribution network and the industry's broadest product line. This comprehensive portfolio of filtration products and technologies offers customers a single streamlined source for all their engine and mobile filtration needs.

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• On-Highway (Heavy Duty)

• On-Highway (Medium & Light Duty)

• Construction

• Agricultural

• Oil & Gas

• Mining & Power Generation

• Marine

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Position Summary

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading new product development, product introduction, process improvement, and new equipment projects from concept through completion. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, quality expectations, and Parker's Win Strategy.

This position will manage multiple projects simultaneously and work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Finance, suppliers, and customers. The Project Manager must be highly organized, proactive, and capable of driving accountability while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple new product development process improvement, and new equipment projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project plans, master timelines, Gantt charts, action item lists, risk registers, budgets, and milestone reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure project goals, deliverables, timing, cost targets, quality expectations, and customer requirements are achieved.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project status, communication, escalation, and alignment between internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Lead regular project meetings to review progress, resolve issues, assess risks, assign ownership, and drive action items to closure.
• Manage projects in alignment with the Division's development, including project charters, stage gate reviews, validation plans, launch readiness, and post-launch reviews.
• Coordinate new product development activities including design reviews, prototype builds, testing, validation, tooling, production readiness, and customer requirements.
• Manage new equipment projects including equipment specifications, supplier coordination, capital planning, installation, commissioning, validation, training, and handoff to Operations.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers to ensure material readiness, sourcing plans, process capability, validation requirements, and launch requirements are met.
• Track project budgets, capital expenditures, tooling costs, component costs, labor needs, project timing, and overall project performance.
• Ensure supporting documentation is completed, including standard work, work instructions, training plans, validation records, production layouts, tooling requirements, and process documentation.
• Provide technical and project support to internal and external customers as needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities to improve products, processes, equipment, and project execution.
• Promote a collaborative working environment that encourages participation, accountability, problem solving, and timely communication.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Previous experience managing new product development, product launch, commercialization, manufacturing, equipment installation, or process improvement projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, suppliers, and customers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product development, validation requirements, equipment implementation, and production launch activities.
• Ability to create and manage project schedules, Gantt charts, action item lists, risk registers, budgets, and milestone tracking tools.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority, resolve conflicts, and drive accountability.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, manufacturing requirements, equipment specifications, test plans, and product validation documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
• Experience with stage gate project management, APQP, DVP&R, PPAP, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement tools preferred.
• PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma certification, or formal project management training preferred but not required.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

• Career development and tuition reimbursement

• Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.