NPD Senior Project Manager

Support brainstorming sessions, define features and benefits, and assist in generating product specification documents.

Work closely with engineering teams on early-stage R&D activities.

Serve as the Voice of the Customer in all product development discussions.

Collaborate with IWT & Orenco Engineering and Manufacturing teams to conceptualize new product ideas.

Facilitate product testing throughout the design phase to identify and address potential issues.

Assure delivery of detailed product specifications, documentation, and SOPs to manufacturing for production release.

Analyze existing products to identify improvement opportunities and support documentation updates.

Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years of experience in product development and project management, PMP certification is a plus.

Experience in industry-specific product development is advantageous.

Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, and quality control methodologies.

Experience in providing oral and written project reports and formal documentation.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Good executive presence

Strong creativity, critical thinking, risk management and problem-solving capabilities.

Experience collaborating with engineers, technicians, and multidisciplinary teams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planning & Scheduling Tools and the preparation of technical reports and presentations.

A strong team player who collaborates effectively with diverse technical and operational groups.

Technically inclined with strong attention to detail.

Adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Strong leadership presence and ability to influence cross-functional decision-making.

Ability to be flexible and change priorities with little notice.

Ability to use sound judgement and follow through in problem solving and decision-making processes.

Must be willing and able to travel. Must be able to comply with current travel regulations and guidelines of airlines and destination locations.

Must be able to meet and maintain Orenco's approved driver criteria; a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, current insurance on personal vehicle, and meet company insurability requirements.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.