Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager: Driving Innovation, Collaboration, and Delivery

Are you a collaborative leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and execution? Join Park Industries as an Engineering Project Manager, where you’ll lead cross‑functional product development initiatives from concept through commercialization. In this role, you’ll bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex projects—ensuring innovative products are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer and business needs.

You’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Management to translate technical requirements into executable plans while fostering strong partnerships and accountability across teams.

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Who We Are

Founded in 1953, Park Industries is the largest North American manufacturer of stoneworking machinery, headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. As a family‑owned organization under third‑generation Schlough family ownership, we’re committed to innovation, quality, and exceptional customer experiences. Our success is driven by talented people who take pride in building industry‑leading solutions.

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What You’ll Do

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead cross‑functional engineering and product development projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are clearly defined and achieved
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including resource allocation, milestones, risk assessments, and deliverables
• Track KPIs, schedules, and costs, proactively addressing risks and roadblocks to maintain project momentum

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a central point of coordination between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations
• Foster strong communication and alignment across teams to ensure seamless execution and shared accountability
• Act as the primary project contact for senior leadership after Gate 1 approval, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and changes

Budget & Risk Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, balancing technical requirements with financial constraints
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and problem‑solving

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure project deliverables meet technical specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution processes, driving efficiency, cost savings, and repeatable success

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Experience & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferred), or a degree in Business or Project Management with a strong technical background in a product development environment

Experience

• 5+ years of experience managing engineering or product development projects, preferably in a design‑and‑manufactured industrial or consumer product environment
• Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, validation, and go‑to‑market
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello, Asana, or similar

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 10%

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Work Arrangement

• Standard business hours, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid work arrangement combining travel, remote‑work flexibility, and onsite collaboration at our St. Cloud, MN office

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Why Join Us

At Park Industries, you’ll play a critical role in bringing innovative products to market while working alongside passionate, collaborative teams. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), HSA/FSA options, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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Pay Transparency Statement

In accordance with pay transparency regulations, the anticipated starting rate for this position ranges from $90,000.00 to $120,000.00. Please note that the range provided is an estimate and not a guarantee; the final offer will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, location, and assigned shift. Full‑time employees may also be eligible for variable compensation, company‑wide incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. Additionally, the availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on the hire date, employment type, and hours worked.

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Ready to Lead What’s Next with Park Industries?

At Park Industries, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that bring innovative products to life while working alongside passionate, collaborative teams. This role offers visibility, influence, and the chance to make a real impact—from concept through launch—while continuously improving how we design, build, and deliver solutions to our customers. If you’re energized by collaboration, problem‑solving, and driving results, apply today.