Reach Beyond with PALFINGER as an
Engineering Project Manager, based in
Council Bluffs, IA. In this role, reporting to the Head of Engineering, NAM, you will lead and support product development projects that deliver high customer satisfaction, strong quality, and on-time results. This position is a key bridge between local engineering teams and global product development, ensuring efficient execution at the site level. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on innovative lifting solutions while collaborating with cross-functional partners in a global organization.
Your Responsibilities- Lead and support product development projects, ensuring excellence in customer satisfaction, quality, cost, and time-to-market.
- Serve as the local engineering bridge to the global Product Development Project Manager and act as deputy when needed.
- Coordinate engineering resources in collaboration with site engineering leadership, Product Line leadership, and Centers of Excellence.
- Drive technical decision-making, workflow optimization, and effective verification and validation planning within projects.
- Partner with Product Management to support market understanding, product improvements, and identification of new opportunities.
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Your Qualifications- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including project management exposure.
- Solid understanding of industrial equipment, including structures, materials, hydraulics, electrical design, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with verification and validation planning and cross-functional collaboration.
- Working knowledge of CAD and ERP systems (e.g., Creo, SAP) and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.
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What We Offer- Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.
- A comprehensive benefits package with flexible options.
- Opportunities for ongoing career growth and professional development.
- A collaborative environment built on respect, integrity, inclusion, and support.
- The chance to build strong teams, improve operations, and make a lasting impact.
