Engineering Project Manager
StaffWorks, LLC - San Diego, CA
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**We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of development projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion.Manage multiple projects simultaneously, covering complete design cycles including specification review, CAD modeling, prototyping, fabrication, qualification, and product release.Handle projects on tight timelines, typically under three months per project.Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to design and develop custom solutions, ensuring all aspects of the project are on track.Delegate tasks and manage processes and outputs across various departments for successful manufacturing release.Coordinate cross-departmental activities with teams in Sales, Marketing, Materials, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure project success.Conduct weekly project meetings, technical design reviews, and document the process with detailed meeting agendas, minutes, tasks, and action items.Interface with customers throughout the project lifecycle, leading customer-facing design reviews when needed.Plan and maintain detailed project schedules to track progress and provide reports to management.Control project budgets, mitigate risks, and make executive decisions to drive projects forward.Effectively report and escalate issues to the management team as necessary.Manage relationships with external consultants and vendors such as PCB layout designers, FPGA designers, machine shops, and LCD bonding fabricators.Support the Sales department by reviewing specifications, estimating development costs, and determining schedules for sales opportunities.Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Manufacturing teams to troubleshoot technical issues and allocate technical personnel as needed.Analyze and implement department-wide initiatives to streamline workflows, improve output quality, and enhance project delivery.Facilitate departmental responses to internal and external information requestsTrack and compile monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering department.Compile and publish Engineering's Master Schedule weekly.Minimum **Bachelors degree in Engineering.3+ years of experience in Project Management, preferably in an engineering environment.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.Proficiency with Microsoft Project.Preferred ****PMI Certification (Project Management Professional or similar).
Created: 2025-02-20