EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree from a four-year college or university; or five to ten year’s related training and experience in a technical, engineering, or science oriented field; or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
• 2–5 years of hands-on project management experience in product development, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven success managing projects through a structured stage-gate/tollgate process, from concept through launch.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Strong risk management skills—identifying potential issues early and implementing mitigation plans.
• Familiarity with design verification/validation, product testing, and reliability engineering practices.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for reporting project status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Two to five years’ experience in vacuum, pressure vessel, refrigeration or related engineering fields is a plus.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software systems such as AutoCAD or Solidworks.
• A working knowledge of technical drafting concepts, including orthographic and three-dimensional drafting principles.
  Salary Range: $130k-140k

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead projects from initial concept to full-scale production launch, ensuring every milestone is delivered on time, on budget, and above expectations.
• Develop and manage detailed project roadmaps, timelines, and resource plans, adapting quickly to changes while keeping the team aligned and motivated.
• Inspire and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, fostering open communication, accountability, and a “one team” mindset.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, marketing, operations, and customers to shape cutting-edge products that solve real problems and excite the market.
• Proactively identify potential risks and roadblocks, implementing contingency plans to keep projects on track.
• Manage the stage-gate process with discipline, ensuring every phase meets rigorous standards for performance, reliability, safety, and compliance.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure the smartest use of resources without compromising quality or innovation.
• Oversee all launch activities, from pilot runs to marketing handoff, ensuring a smooth and successful go-to-market rollout.
• Track KPIs, prepare status updates, and deliver clear, actionable reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Capture lessons learned and lead process refinements to make each project more efficient than the last.
• Some travel to other SP facilities, vendors, or customer sites may be necessary. Some travel may be foreign.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduc