Project Manager, New Product Development

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity and collaboration are a few things you’ll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace then we would like to get to know you better.

Award Winning - Employee Owned - Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance - Ownership Opportunity - Continuing Education Support

BENEFITS AND PERKS
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests. In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary; 401K retirement plan; paid time off; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options; plus a flexible work schedule.

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE
$100,000 - $125,000 annually

JOB SUMMARY
As a Engineering Project Manager for New Product Development in Burnsville, MN, you will get to: use your solid understanding of DFM/DFA principles and product validation, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with performance standards and safety regulations; have extensive opportunities to lead cross-functional engineering teams through all phases of the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch; garner an understanding of CAD tools and PLM systems (e.g., Creo, Windchill) for collaboration with design, prototyping, and production teams; showcase your expertise in managing technical timelines, budget constraints, and risk mitigation; foster a culture of continuous design optimization and customer-centric development; utilize your Agile and Stage-Gate methodologies, aligning iterative engineering development with milestone-based stakeholder reporting; translate technical details into strategic updates for internal leadership and external stakeholders, and work collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field required; Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8 years managing new product development projects
• PMP Certification; a Master's Degree in Project Management or additional experience may be considered in lieu of a PMP
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance standards, such as ISO, FDA, or industry-specific guidelines relevant to engineered products
• Ability to travel as needed (less than 10% expected)
• Advanced skill set in time management and task prioritization
• Passion for managing teams and driving results
• Ability to multitask and identify opportunities for process improvement

SKILLS AND VALUES

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied’s team of talented employees!

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.