Project Development Manager

About the Role

Our client, a leading industrial equipment manufacturer, is seeking a Project Development Engineer to join their team in Hartford, WI. The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000, depending on experience. You will support Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Customer Project Teams, requiring strong communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, drawings, and RFQs to develop technical proposals and quotations.
• Manage projects from order receipt through final shipment, including schedule development and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate communication between customers, engineering, procurement, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Source materials and services, obtain supplier quotations, and support procurement activities.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, quality inspections, documentation, and production planning.

Requirements

• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with fabrication, industrial equipment, heavy manufacturing, process equipment, HVAC systems, or related industries preferred.
• Experience with estimating, applications engineering, technical sales, project management, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead projects from concept through completion.
• Exposure to engineering, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.
• Career growth within a stable and expanding manufacturing organization.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative environment with direct impact on customer success and business growth.