Project Manager (Engineering)

Project Manager (Engineering)
100% Onsite in Ripon, WI (relocation compensation provided)
$88K-$110K total compensation
Approximately 15–20% travel, domestic and international
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holders only

Company Overview
Our client is a global leader in commercial laundry equipment manufacturing, holding the number-one market position across multiple product categories and distributing to customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin, the company operates with a strong engineering and product development culture, continuously innovating to meet the demands of commercial, on-premise, and industrial laundry markets. With a portfolio of industry-recognized brands and a deeply committed workforce, the organization offers the stability of a well-established business combined with the energy of a company that prizes innovation and ownership at every level.

Position Summary
The Project Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through closure within a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in project management methodology, guiding teams through structured development processes while balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate is a credible, action-oriented leader who earns trust by doing, not just directing — someone equally comfortable presenting to senior leadership and solving a scheduling conflict on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with organizational strategy
• Develop comprehensive project plans that coordinate resources, timelines, and customer requirements with business objectives
• Manage all aspects of project execution including deadlines, deliverables, and team responsibilities
• Implement and manage changes to project plans to ensure timely delivery of outcomes

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and support cross-functional project teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality functions
• Provide clear direction, resolve conflicts, and foster a productive, accountable team environment
• Manage stakeholder relationships at all organizational levels, including executive reporting

Financial & Resource Management

• Own project budgets; maintain financial efficiency and accountability throughout project lifecycle
• Allocate resources effectively and build project schedules that reflect realistic capacity

Quality, Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Lead quality assurance efforts to ensure project outcomes meet established standards
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required; equivalent experience considered

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex projects on scope, on schedule, and on budget
• Experience with Stage Gate or phase-gate product development processes strongly preferred
• Background in NPD, capital equipment, industrial manufacturing, or durable goods manufacturing preferred

Certifications

• PMP or CAPM certification preferred; equivalent demonstrated experience considered

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Project or comparable project management software required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Experience with risk management, change management, and strategic planning frameworks

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership presence; leads through action and example, not just authority
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels
• Proven conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities
• High ownership mindset; operates with strong follow-through and accountability