Project Manager, New Product Development

About Us

Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology‑driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.

About the role

This is a critical role to help launch new products in the Connected, Energy and Assisted Technologies realm. The position manages the internal New Product Program (NPP) production launch process from Kick‑Off through Ready to Ship Authorization (Gate 90) for Energy and Connected Solutions products.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inter‑department Cross Functional Team (CFT) to achieve project deliverables.
• Create and manage project schedules.
• Development planning.
• Prototyping.
• Regulatory testing.
• Production readiness.
• Technical publications completion.
• Parts service set‑up and RTS sign‑off.
• Continuous improvement initiatives.
• Life‑cycle project management of non‑NPP projects.

What you will do

• Manage the New Product Development (NPP) production launch process from Product Design Approval (Gate 50) through Ready to Ship Authorization (RTS) (Gate 90) for Houston and Marengo‑built products.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through the product development process, including requirements development, technical design, manufacturing, assembly, validation, and product release stages.
• Apply project management methodology, including analyzing and managing project risk, and minimizing financial exposure.
• Create and maintain project master schedules.
• Manage day‑to‑day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Ensure project documents are complete, up to date, and stored appropriately.
• Set priorities for internal engineering and contracted resources.
• Anticipate potential schedule delays and plan alternative actions as needed.
• Rearrange competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Coordinate the efforts of engineering, sales, and production departments to ensure programs align with sales orders and budgets.
• Communicate cross‑functionally between departments to keep all parties informed of project changes and delays.
• Advise company management of program statuses on a regular basis.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office) with minimal travel required to support NPP activities and travel to the Marengo campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 7‑10 years of experience in Project Management, Engineering, or Product Management.
• Experience in product development and utilization of stage‑gate processes.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience leading Cross Functional Teams and ability to build solid business relationships.
• Effective communication skills (written & oral).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project).
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Nice to have

• Understanding and experience with SAP ERP System.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Energy, Connected Solutions (Telematics) or Assisted Technologies.
• Experience with forklift products and/or heavy equipment manufacturing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holiday.
• Profit sharing opportunities.
• Flexible Spending and HSA accounts.
• 401(k) with automatic company contribution and company match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life, dependent life, and AD&D insurance.
• Paid parental leave (6‑8 weeks maternity, 5 days paternity).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• On‑site fitness center (Houston).
• On‑the‑job training and development.

Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $85,000 – $125,000 annually. The specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.