Project Manager

Job Title: New Product Development Engineering Product Manager - Prototype HardwareLocation: TorrancePosition Overview:Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? As our New Product Development Engineering Product Manager, youll be responsible for controlling the entire project lifecycle, working closely with customers to transform their ideas into physical prototypes. You will lead the coordination between the customer, engineering teams, and third-party vendors to ensure project success. Your work will span multiple disciplines"”hardware, software, and systems engineering"”driving the creation of high-tech prototypes that will shape tomorrow's products.Note: This role requires a deep understanding of engineering processes and multidisciplinary product development. It is not suited for IT/software project managers, software or system development specialists.Key Responsibilities:Project Lifecycle Management: Own and manage the entire project lifecycle from concept to prototype delivery. Handle all resources and coordination from a technical standpoint.Customer Relations: Serve as the key liaison between customers and the engineering team. Provide updates, manage overflow discussions, and celebrate project milestones and successes with clients.Proposal and Negotiation: Prepare proposals, engage in contract negotiations, handle NDAs and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for projects.Risk and Cost Management: Oversee the management of technical risks, schedules, costs, and balancing product performance goals.Vendor Coordination: Identify, manage, and collaborate with prototype manufacturing vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.Team Leadership: Lead team meetings, drive team-building events, and develop best practices for continuous improvement.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Business Development team, providing input to create strong client relationships and facilitating project success.Travel & Site Visits: Attend customer meetings, events, and test sites as necessary (approximately 25% travel).Requirements:Engineering Experience: 5+ years in project or product management in an engineering-focused organization.Cross-disciplinary Management: Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, with experience in working with teams in hardware, software, and system integration.Prototype Development: Experience in the development management of prototype hardware, controls, and integration of engineering components such as mechanical and electrical.Leadership Skills: Strong team management and ability to handle multiple competing priorities within a time-critical environment.Business Development: marketing and understanding of customer relations in a technical field.US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.Travel Availability: Willingness to travel 25% of the time as needed for customer projects and meetings.What We Are Not Looking For:This position is focused on physical product development, prototyping, and engineering management. If you have a background primarily in IT project management, software development, or purely systems design project management in non-hardware-focused industries, this role may not align with your expertise.What We Offer:4-Day Workweek: Embrace a better work-life balance with our 4-day workweek schedule.Innovative Projects: Work on exciting, cutting-edge projects, including high-tech electronics and autonomous vehicles.Career Growth: Expand your skillset in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth and advancement.Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.How to Apply:If you're an experienced engineering product manager with a passion for product innovation and prototyping, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

Created: 2025-03-05