Project Manager
About ITT::
ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader.We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.
The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments:
- Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
- Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
- Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.
Position Summary:
ITT Inc. is searching for a Project Manager to join their Motion Technologies division in Novi, MI. The Technical Project Manager is the lead technical liaison with customers. This position is responsible to lead and manage program expectations, timing, validation and industrialization activities coordinating with all ITT departments.Ensure testing is completed in time, perform data analysis, and report/review results with internal and external customers and stakeholders. The Technical Project Manager will need to have effective communication skills as well as a strong technical background.
This position will be an integral part of the team creating a premier customer experience for ITT customers.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Understand customer requirements and identify effective solutions
- Provide technical, design, and product application guidance to meet customer needs requirements.
- Lead industrialization activities for assigned projects coordinating with all internal departments
- Manage design changes before and after start of production
- Create and maintain a Design Verification Plan and Report with support of Application Engineer
- Review and maintain design records (drawings, specifications, procedures)
- Manage testing to complete product validation
- Interface with customer engineers on a daily basis
- Establish strong customer relationships, including the Engineering, Program Management, Testing, Quality, and Purchasing Departments.
- Work proactively to find new opportunities by providing Engineered Solutions to increase customer satisfaction.
- Interface with all ITT departments to ensure customer satisfaction
- Conduct root cause analysis
- Provide status reports to management
- Identify and understand future trends and requirements
- Observe and participate in external testing of ITT products
Position Requirements:
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
- 5-10 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing and product launch experience is strongly preferred
- Up to 25% local and international travel is required
- Knowledge of the vehicle brake system and testing is a plus.
- Ability to communicate technical solutions effectively.
- Ability to build relationships at all levels within and outside of the organization
Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.
ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Equal Pay Act Statement:We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values.
ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement.
The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.
Equal Pay Act Range: Annual Salary Range is $94,000 to $140,600 plus benefits and incentive plans.