Project Manager, Emerging Technologies

About Us:

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. has helped customers Move The World Forward 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. This position manages the internal New Product Program (NPP) production launch process starting with Production Design (Gate 50) through Ready to Ship Authorization (Gate 90) for Houston and Marengo built products. Responsibilities include managing an inter-department Cross Functional Team (CFT) to achieve project deliverables including but not limited to: Project schedule creation and management, preproduction build, UL certification, EMC testing, PET testing, production start-up, technical publications completion, parts service set up and RTS sign-off. Additional responsibilities include life cycle project management of non-NPP projects from project initiation to project closure.

What you will do:

• Manage the New Product Program (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
• Applies project management methodology including analyzing and managing project risk minimizing financial exposure. Creates and maintains project master schedules.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. Communicate cross-functionally between departments to ensure all parties involved are informed and up to date on project changes and delays.
• Set priorities for internal engineering as well as contracted resources. Anticipate potential schedule delays and initiate plans for alternative actions as needed.
• Rearranges competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met. Coordinate the efforts of the engineering, sales, and production departments to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with the requirements of sales orders and budgets.
• Support development of marketing strategies to promote a company's product by understanding customer needs, positioning the product effectively in the market, and communicating its value proposition through compelling messaging and campaigns, by collaborating closely with sales and product teams to drive sales and adoption
• Project Life Cycle Management of special projects such as key component introductions, new technology implementation, cost down initiatives, standards compliance, inter-company portfolio launches, etc.

When & Where:

Hybrid work schedule. Minimal travel required to the Marengo, IL campus

What you need to have:

• 7-10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Project Management.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with Energy, Connected Solutions (Telematics) or Assisted Technologies
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to build solid business relationships, both internal and external.
• Good communication skills (written & oral)
• Utilize Project Management tools to maximize team efficiency and productivity
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project)

What would be nice to have:

• Understanding of company ERP systems: BPCS/LX & AX
• Understanding of company CRM and Sales Order Systems: Experlogix & LiftNet 2.0
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
• 401k with automatic company contribution and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• On-site fitness center (Houston)
• On-the-job training and development

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Agency Disclaimer:

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.