NPD Senior Project Manager

Overview

Headquartered in Old Saybrook, CT, Infiltrator Water Technologies is the leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregates, tanks, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and accessories for the onsite/decentralized wastewater and storm water management industries. The majority of Infiltrator products are manufactured from recycled plastic. Founded in 1987, we operate throughout the US and Canada with 8 manufacturing plants in the US, dedicated sales, and corporate team members.

Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management. Infiltrator components are used in most onsite septic systems installed in the United States and Canada. Infiltrator is a proud Corporate Partner of Habitat for Humanity and each year donates components for 50 septic systems serving Habitat homes in North America. Infiltrator is committed to advancing the state of the art in all fronts, including product design, manufacturing, materials, wastewater science, marketing, management, and employee development.

In other words, we strive to be the best we can be.

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We are seeking a self-driven, highly motivated NPD Senior Project Manager with a strong background in leading programs focused on developing innovative product solutions for expanding markets. This position is based at Orenco, an Infiltrator/ADS business unit, located in Sutherlin, Oregon. For over 40 years, Orenco has been an industry leader in advanced wastewater treatment solutions for residential and commercial applications.

Orenco Systems, Inc. (subsidiary of Infiltrator Water Technologies) is a manufacturer of innovative onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies. Solutions include community collection systems, advanced secondary treatment systems, watertight fiberglass tanks, and in-tank pumping and filtration systems. Orenco also manufactures high-quality standard, custom, and OEM controls, along with state-of-the-art fiberglass buildings, tanks, and enclosures.

Infiltrator Water Technologies is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leach field and concrete septic wastewater system components. We sell our products through wholesale distribution across the United States and Canada for use on properties with onsite wastewater treatment systems.

This is a high-level role which is critical in driving the successful design, development, and launch of new products from concept through production. The ideal candidate brings deep engineering knowledge, strong project management experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams within a manufacturing environment. Experience in wastewater treatment technologies and plastic component manufacturing is highly preferred.

The Project Manager will oversee product development initiatives and coordinate cross-company activities essential for the successful commercialization of new products. With the company entering an exciting growth phase, this position will play a key role in accelerating strategic expansion efforts.

• Continuously maintains Orenco management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment for all employees.

• Lead and support new product development projects from concept through production launch, ensuring alignment with cost, quality and schedule targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and product management.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, risk registers, project budgets & capital as well as technical documentation.
• Participate and moderate design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA activities, and validation and verification testing.
• Coordinate prototype builds and support pilot-production runs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure new products meet industry standards, customer requirements, and internal design/quality processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and incorporate lessons learned into future project planning.

• Identify and synthesize market research to define customer needs and guide product development strategy.

• Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle— from ideation…