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PROJECT MANANGER

Arlington, WA

Monday- Friday 7 AM- 3:30 PM

$60,000-$90,000/ YR

Description:

The Project Manager (R&D) is responsible for the project coordination, planning and research required for the identification and introduction of new products and business opportunities. The Consumer Goods Project Manager specializes in creating products that reach the end consumer and they must have a keen sense of market trends and consumer preferences, often working closely with market research teams to inform product design and features. They will navigate the complexity of manufacturing, packaging and supply chain logistics to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget.

TASKS:

Creates a project structure for stakeholders including timelines, project plans, tasks, team responsibilities and status reporting

Oversees review of new product concepts and decision-making process required for new product introduction and roll out

Plans and organizes research and development activities

Leads research and the implantation of new programs and protocols

Oversees the development of new products

Improves exiting products

Analyzes trends, demand, and target customer needs to anticipate trends

Collaborates with marketing department to identify new products and processes to be developed or improved

Develops proposals for new or improved products

Works with sales to forecast profitability

Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures they are on time and within budget

Understands customer expectation on co-manufactured products in other co-man facilities

Determines and executes improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers

Supports Director to hire and develop R&D personnel

Establishes project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing, Operations and Sales.

Transfers new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the company

Researches, designs and evaluates materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment

Responsible for collaborating on implementation and modifications to programs with other members of the QA and R&D team

Evaluates, develops, and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all sites, as well as overseeing the quality management

Great Organizational skills are required. You will be handling multiple tasks at the same time and prioritizing is very important.

Works cross-functionally with sales to support customer required documentation and updates within required timeframes

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management, Engineering, Industrial Design, Marketing, Project Management, Food Science or related field required

2-4 years experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment or with direct responsibility for product innovation

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D

• Short and long-term disability

• HSA & DCFSA

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.