KWS Mfg Project Manager - Products Job Deer Park Washington USA,Automotive

Position: KWS Mfg Project Manager - New Products
Location: Deer Park

Company History
Established in 2010, Knight Wall Systems Inc. (“KWS”) specializes in the design and manufacture of thermally efficient rainscreen attachment systems. Driven by innovation and high performance, our technologies have set new standards for the building envelope industry, resulting in several awards such as Environmental Building News’ “Top 10 Green Building Products,” Readers’ Choice Award from Metal Construction News magazine, and two-time recipient of Architectural Record’s Record Products designations.

We value the unique contributions of each team member and are committed to creating a collaborative, welcoming environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.

Position Summary This role will lead complex new product introduction launches from early project planning through production ramp-up and stabilization. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, supplier partners, equipment readiness, automation integration, launch risk management, and executive reporting to deliver safe, reliable, and on‑time manufacturing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Define Project Scope:
Outline clear project goals, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with senior leadership and plant management.
Launch Timelines:
Create, maintain, and track master schedules, managing critical path milestones across cross-functional teams to meet strict market launch dates.
Budget & Cost Tracking:
Manage project budgets, including capital expenses (Cap Ex) for new tooling and equipment, cost targets and financial variances to keep projects within budget.

Shop Floor and Process Optimization

Oversee Capital Expenditures (Cap Ex):
Manage the procurement, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment, assembly lines, or facility expansions.
Coordinate Operations:
Work directly with plant managers, engineers, procurement, quality assurance, and floor supervisors to prevent production bottlenecks during project rollouts.

Supply Chain and Quality Assurance

Supplier Readiness:
Work with procurement to source raw materials and ensure external vendors are ready to supply components at the required volume and quality.
Quality & Testing:
Establish quality control plans, testing procedures, and assembly documentation (Work Instructions) specifically tailored for the new products.

Risk and Quality Management

Ensure Compliance:
Maintain strict adherence to industry regulations, OSHA safety standards, and company quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
Quality Control:
Ensure all project outputs meet exact engineering drawings, client specifications, and performance metrics.

Stakeholder Communication

Lead Teams:
Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings between engineering, supply chain, production, finance, and external vendors. Serve as the primary escalation point for high-impact, complex, or cross-functional issues while using critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, compliance, and financial controls to keep launches aligned to schedule, budget, quality, safety, and business commitments.
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