Mechanical Systems Project Manager

About CCR

CCR Commercial Refrigeration is a global leader in sustainable refrigeration solutions for food retail and industrial applications.We design and manufacture high-efficiency refrigeration systems display cabinets mechanical systems and turnkey solutions that help customers improve product merchandising while reducing energy consumption and operating costs.We combine engineering excellence disciplined execution and customer focus to deliver complex programs that support our growth strategy across regions and markets.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Systems Project Manager leads the design development and continuous improvement of our mechanical systems product portfolio. This role manages cross-functional projects from concept through implementation partnering with Engineering Supply Chain Manufacturing Quality Marketing and other teams to deliver projects on time while meeting cost quality and lead-timeobjectives. This position reports directly to the Engineering Director North America.

• Lead new product development andsustainengineering projects from concept through commercial launch partnering with cross-functional teams including Engineering Marketing Operations Supply Chain Manufacturing and Quality.

• Define project scopeobjectives deliverables timelines and success criteria aligned with business goals.

• Develop and manage project plans budgets resource allocation and risk mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to quality expectations.

• Drive effective communication across project teams and provide regular status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Oversee the design development and continuous improvement of CO₂ refrigeration racks heat pumps and condensing units.

• Research emerging technologies industry trends regulations and competitive products to support product innovation and strategy.

• Evaluate qualify and onboard new components and suppliers whilemaintainingstrong technical partnerships with vendors.

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation product specifications regulatory documentation and project reports.

• Coordinate prototype builds and special product orders supporting manufacturing through assembly testing and validation.

• Support new product industrialization activities including ERP data management product configuration engineering documentationselectionsoftware updates and commercial support materials.

• Drive continuous product improvement initiatives by incorporating feedback from customers field service manufacturing and quality teams.

• Ensure productscomply withapplicable industry standards and regulatory requirements including UL ETL DOE ASHRAE CE and other relevant certifications.

• Monitor project KPIsidentifyopportunities for improvement and capture lessons learned to strengthen future project execution.

Initial long-term international travel isto understand and adapt factory requirements for the U.S. market. Ongoing travel-both domestic and international-will occur periodically for after-sales support trade shows supplier visits and similaractivities.

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Engineeringor a related technical field.

• Proven project management experience in a product development manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a collaborative international environment.

• Self-motivated organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

• Curious proactive and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across functions and with external suppliers.

• Six Sigmacertificationor other continuous improvementcertification ispreferred.