Project Manager, New Products

Project Manager
, New Products

Location: Elgin, IL

Salary Range: $84,000.00 to $100,000.00

About SKF:

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Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee multiple concurrent product development projects within our aerospace-focused organization. This role is critical in coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery of elastomeric product solutions that meet quality and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination

• Manage and prioritize 6-8 active projects simultaneously.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design Engineering, Test, Mold Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Quality.
  
• Ensure alignment of project goals with company objectives and customer requirements.
  

Schedule & Issue Tracking

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Gantt charts for all active projects.
  
• Support Engineering to track and manage each project's Open Issues Log, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
  
• Facilitate regular project status meetings, to help drive progress.
  

Supplier & Procurement Support

• Work with Purchasing to monitor open purchase orders and supplier delivery status.
  
• Escalate delays or risks to ensure continuity in project timelines.
  

Communication & Reporting

• Provide clear and consistent updates to stakeholders and leadership.
  
• Create and distribute project documentation, timelines, issue logs, and meeting notes.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
  
• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
  
• Familiarity with custom or engineered components is a plus.
  
• Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project and Excel).
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a team-based product development environment.
  
• Understanding of aerospace industry standards and supplier management.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project needs.
  

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation.
Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration.
SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace.?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits.
SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus.
SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future.
Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Design Engineer Manager

Location: Elgin, IL

Job ID: 23242

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