Description
Summary Description:
RedDOT Corporation, a 100% employee-owned company since 2000, is a leader in thermal management solutions for some of the world’s most demanding environments. Founded in Seattle in 1965, we’ve evolved into a dynamic, multi-site manufacturing and distribution organization with operations across the U.S. and India. Our products keep people and equipment performing at their best, wherever the job takes them.
At RedDOT, our success is powered by our people. We take pride in our legacy of performance, durability, and integrity—and in fostering a culture where every employee is valued like family. With strong momentum—improved quality, EBITDA growth, share price expansion, and reduced turnover—we’re transforming how we work, sharpening execution, and accelerating growth.
The Mission:
The Senior Technical Project Manager leads the portfolio of New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering programs at RedDOT’s global headquarters in Puyallup, WA. You are the operating rhythm behind how RedDOT moves ideas from concept to production—orchestrating cross-functional teams, driving accountability, and giving leadership the visibility they need to make confident decisions.
Beyond running individual programs, you will be the owner of the tools, dashboards, and review cadences that define how engineering work is tracked and communicated at RedDOT. You will champion process improvement across the PMO and ensure issues are surfaced early, solved at the root, and translated into durable changes in how we work.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
· NPD & NPI Program Leadership: Own the end-to-end execution of engineering programs across the NPD and NPI portfolio. Lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle—concept, design, prototype, validation, PPAP, and production launch—while managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and deliverables.
· Dashboard & Reporting Creation: Design, build, and maintain program-level and portfolio-level dashboards that give engineering leadership and executives clear, real-time visibility into status, risks, KPIs, and spend. Establish the single source of truth for how NPD/NPI progress is measured at RedDOT.
· Program & Executive Reviews: Run the operating cadence for program reviews, stage-gate reviews, and executive steering committees. Prepare materials, facilitate discussions, capture decisions and actions, and ensure follow-through. Translate technical detail into concise, leadership-ready narratives.
· Root Cause Analysis: When programs slip, or quality and engineering issues surface, lead disciplined root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D) with cross-functional teams. Drive corrective and preventive actions through to closure and verify their effectiveness.
· Process Improvement: Own the continuous improvement of RedDOT’s NPD/NPI processes, stage-gate framework, and PMO tooling. Identify friction, waste, and handoff gaps across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, and drive lasting process changes.
· Cross-Functional Orchestration: Serve as the connective point between Engineering, NPI, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. Remove roadblocks, escalate appropriately, and keep internal stakeholders accountable to commitments.
· Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify program risks, build mitigation plans, and maintain an active issue log. Ensure issues are visible to the right people at the right time—never surfaced too late.
PMO Standards & Best Practices: Contribute to the maturation of the PMO by developing templates, standards, and playbooks that raise the bar for project execution across RedDOT
Requirements
Level Requirements (Minimum):
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Applicable hands-on experience may be substituted for formal education.
Experience
· 10+ years of technical project management experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ownership of NPD/NPI programs across a portfolio of engineering projects.
· Process & Quality Methods: Hands-on experience with stage-gate development, APQP, PPAP, 8D problem solving, and root cause analysis techniques. Lean Six Sigma experience strongly preferred.
· Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent). Demonstrated ability to build clear, decision-ready dashboards. Comfort with PLM/ERP systems and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
· Preferred Credentials: PMP certification through PMI is highly desirable. Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) is a significant plus.
· Location & Travel: This role is based onsite at RedDOT’s Puyallup, WA headquarters. Periodic travel to other RedDOT facilities and customer sites may be required.
The Ideal Profile
· NPD/NPI Fluent: You have led engineered products through stage-gate development and new product introduction in a manufacturing environment. You know what PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, and PFMEA actually require—not just what they stand for.
· Data-Driven Operator: You don’t just run meetings—you build the systems that make meetings productive. You’re fluent with project management tools and dashboards, and you believe clear data beats opinion every time.
· Root Cause Thinker: You instinctively push past symptoms to causes. You’re comfortable facilitating structured problem-solving sessions and can drive a team to real, verifiable corrective actions.
· Process Obsessed: You see process improvement as part of the job, not a side project. You’re always looking for ways to reduce cycle time, eliminate handoff friction, and make good execution repeatable.
· Influential Communicator: Able to lead through ambiguity, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and translate technical detail into executive-ready narratives. You can command an engineering review and brief a CEO with equal confidence.
· Resourceful Problem-Solver: You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities shift. You can manage competing demands, resolve conflicts, and keep teams aligned toward shared commitments.
Red Dot Corporation offers the following total compensation package for this role:
· Personal Time Off (PTO)
· Average of 14 paid holidays per year.
· Employer-sponsored PPO Medical Plans, with employer-subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
· Employer-sponsored PPO Dental Plans, with employer-subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
· Employer-sponsored Vision Plans.
· Free Employee Assistance Program to all employees.
· Free Benefit Advocate access for insurance benefit inquiries.
· 401(k) employer contribution of 3% of annual salary*, regardless of participation.
· 100% ESOP Company, with vesting beginning after 1,000 hours.
· Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) premiums.
· Employer-paid long-term disability insurance premiums.
· Employer Paid Washington State FML payroll taxes.
· Voluntary Benefits such as: Flexible Spending Accounts, Daycare Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, etc.
Salary Grade** for this role is as follows:
Up To: $160,000 / Annually
*Subject to all local, state, and federal regulatory limits
** Salary grade levels and placement are all based on several factors, including but not limited to: applicable experience, education, skill set, and market.
Red Dot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
