Project Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, with business or project management exposure.
- One to three years of previous experience or internships in manufacturing, project engineering, project management, or related fields is advantageous.
- A strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
- The ability to analyze complex situations, solve problems, and propose effective solutions.
- The ability to make decisions, prioritize work, and manage risk.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate ideas.
- The ability to translate complex engineering or manufacturing information into clear actions, timelines, and project requirements.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Jira is a plus.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
- Lead cross-functional projects through planning, execution, and delivery.
- Lead new product development projects through early concept development, engineering phases, testing, and product launch.
- Assist with analysis and business intelligence activities related to new product introductions.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and resource coordination.
- Drive project management office governance, documentation, reporting, and project health updates.
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment and communication across teams.
- Coordinate work across engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and marketing.
- Support regulatory, quality, and manufacturing readiness for new products.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Jira.
About the company
Tangent Technologies provides high-performance synthetic materials made through extrusion for residential, commercial, and structural markets. Its products range from backyard furniture and playground components to bridge fendering and marine decking, delivering weather resistance, customization options, and premium aesthetics. The company differentiates itself through a long track record (since 2003) as a pioneer in the field, focusing on material strength, customer experience, and sustainability rather than only features. Its goal is to be the preferred partner for high-performance synthetic materials, delivering value to end customers, ease of doing business, and solutions to global challenges through extrusion-based innovations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Aurora, Illinois
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Platinum Equity completed Tangent's acquisition on July 31, 2026, adding acquisition capital.
- Illinois approved Tangent's $50 million Montgomery consolidation, targeting 110 new jobs.
- Tangent launched high-density sheet on June 5, 2025, broadening higher-margin applications.
What critics are saying
- Tangent sued RENEW Plastics on July 1, 2026, risking expensive patent discovery.
- A patent defeat against RENEW Plastics can bar key product lines and shrink Tangent's valuation.
- Platinum's integration after the July 31, 2026 close can disrupt customer service.
What makes Tangent Technologies unique
- Tangent's patented woodgrain line combines synthetic durability with natural-wood aesthetics.
- It vertically integrates recycled HDPE feedstock into lumber, sheet, and structural products.
- Its products serve outdoor living, marine, decking, fencing, infrastructure, and site-amenity markets.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation