Engineered Solutions Project Manager

Company: American Air Filter International
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter® and the AAF International® brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries with over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications. We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 75,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defense systems and electronics. Our culture of continuous improvement, safety, and world class operations is driven by our people-centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth & development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fueled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success. Read more about our philosophy at: http://www.daikin.com/about/corporate/philosophy/index.html AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics. Position Objective: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager with a strong background in manufacturing, engineering, and CRM to oversee project timeline / tollgate achievement and ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment and services. This position oversees the process from request for quote through release to production – including all customer facing timelines, as well as internal design, quality, sourcing and financial risk reviews to ensure customer expectations are met, revenue & operating margins are optimized, and projects are delivered to the shop floor on time and within scope. Key Accountabilities: Plan, coordinate, and oversee projects from initiation to completion. Track project milestones, manage customer interactions, and maintain accurate project data and performance metrics. Actively manage project portfolio in a manner that optimizes the revenue and operating margins of the business while balancing customer expectations and requirements. Collaborate with Inside Technical Sales, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance and Operations teams to align project objectives with customer requirements. Develop and maintain accurate project schedules, communicate project status to stakeholders, and work with team members to identify and mitigate project risks / delays. In close collaboration with the plant manager and supporting operations staff, quotes production delivery times for all fabricated metal products produced in the Page Road facility. Maintain close coordination with High Purity filter production scheduling to ensure projects area delivered complete – i.e. filters and engineered metal product arrive on time. Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards in project execution. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and enhance customer satisfaction. Prepare and present project status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders. Requirements: Position Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Logistics, Business or related field (preferred); 3 years of experience in project management, expediting, supply chain coordination, or engineered product design and manufacture; Strong technical acumen and understanding of design, engineering, procurement and manufacturing processes; Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority; Excellent organizational, time management, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills; Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana, Fusion Manage, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite; PMP or CAPM certification preferred but not required; Multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment; Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability; Attention to detail with robust follow-through; Team collaboration and stakeholder management; Knowledge of ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

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