Global Filtration Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

The Global Filtration Project Manager will coordinate multiple, concurrent projects including custom product development and lab testing and will own cross functional collaboration with Operations and Sales to drive project execution.  We are looking for a person with excellent organization and computer skills who is a clear communicator and can collaborate across diverse people and teams.  The ideal candidate enjoys ever-changing work and is motivated by the challenge of delivering on a large task list by working with a team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage projects from inception to completion - monitor project progress and adjust as needed to ensure the overall goal stays on track.


• Create project plans and timelines using our simple project planning approach and software. These project plans should anticipate resource bottlenecks, outline dependencies on other groups, and always maintain focus on delivery timing and quality.


• Works cross-functionally across members of K&N Engineering, Lab, Sales, Purchasing, Marketing, and various outside companies.

Experience, Skills & Education:

• Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programs required- especially MS TEAMS, Planner, Excel, Powerpoint, and Sharepoint.  Other team collaboration software a plus.


• Understanding of sound project management techniques


• Understanding of product development processes.

Additional Qualities Necessary:

• Must be extremely well organized and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple duties simultaneously.


• Must be able to prioritize and following through on tasks and projects to meet pre-determined deadlines with limited supervision.


• Must demonstrate excellent and proactive verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers, both in 1-on-1 and team situations.


• Must deliver a positive company image and approach work with a can-do attitude.


• Must be willing to seek and/or attend training to keep knowledge and skills up to date, including the evaluation of new technologies to maintain product dominance in the marketplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.