Jr. Project Manager, Engineering

About Us:

Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.

Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.

Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.

At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative quality products and brands that enhance their lives.

Position Summary:

The Conair Engineering team is looking for a junior project manager with just the right blend of organization, creativity and project management skills. In this role, you will be responsible for the team’s project management tracking and the overall production and post-production calendars. The individual will work closely with the industrial design, product and engineering team across communications and deliver accurate updates internally and externally.

Roles:

• Assist in all on-going product developments, especially new product development.
• Monitor suppliers work in process under direction of supervisor.
• Manage and improve documentation process. Make recommendations to improve overall office operations and procedures.
• Manage office supplies, sample inventory,
• Communicate with all related departments to ensure product details are up to date.
• Assist in collecting meeting minutes, time and action information to ensure adherence to the product development calendar.
• Maintain the Product Development timeline to include all appropriate dates while updating for product series accuracy.
• Follow up with suppliers and CDC office as needed.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Computing skills (MS Office)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management or similar fields. This is an entry level role for someone interested in product development.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Fluent in Chinese to communicate with suppliers in China is a plus.
• Organizational and project management skills with an ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and follow up skills.

Environmental Factors:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business (10% if needed)
• This position is based in Stamford, CT and in-office 5 days/week.

What we offer:

• 401k and company match
• FSA/HRA/Dependent Care FSA
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave Policy
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Free Lunch (in some locations)
• Life & Disability Insurance

Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you!

Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!