Senior Engineering Project Manager

Your Role

We are unable to sponsor (H1B, H1B Transfers, STEM OPT) visas or other employment-based visas for this position at this time.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Sr. Engineering Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the launch of new designs and products into our manufacturing plant. From concept through full-scale production, you will lead cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution, on-time delivery, and operational excellence. Your expertise in project management, process engineering, and manufacturing readiness will directly contribute to the success of our product launches and the growth of our business. As we are rapidly expanding our products and market coverage, this role has the potential to scale into managing several medium size projects and/or products based on business needs.

In a dynamic, hands-on environment, you will collaborate closely with design and manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations teams. You will be a trusted leader who drives alignment, solves complex problems, and ensures that every new product launch meets cost, quality, and schedule targets.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for new product introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring readiness of production processes, equipment, tooling, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines; identify and mitigate risks proactively to meet launch milestones.
• Facilitate clear communication and alignment across design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and process capability improvements to ensure robust, cost-effective, and scalable production processes.
• Oversee pilot builds, process validation, and ramp-up activities; monitor production performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with the manufacturing engineering team to ensure that work instructions and quality standards are in place before launch.
• Serve as the point of contact for stakeholders and management, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to optimize future launches and reduce time to market.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in project management, design, and/or manufacturing engineering, with a strong focus on new product launches in a plant environment.
• Proven success managing complex projects involving cross-functional teams, tight deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment commissioning, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Range: $150,000 - $170,000

*Base salary only. Salary is dependent on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience and location.

**Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, stipends, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability insurance.