Engineering Project ManagerWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Engineering Project Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of small to large cross-functional product development projectsfrom ideation through production ramp up and commercialization success. With an emphasis on mechanical and electrical hardware design, you will lead multidisciplinary teams encompassing product management, supply chain, quality, and operations to drive New Product Development (NPD), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) projects, and ongoing engineering initiatives. This is a high-impact role with both strategic and tactical responsibilities, requiring a balance of technical fluency, organizational leadership, and hands-on execution. Note: This is not a software development role.Essential Functions:Lead cross-functional projects (NPD, VAVE, cost reduction, lifecycle, and operations).Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, product management and marketingOversee full project lifecycle: requirements, design, prototyping, validation, and launch.Develop and manage project plans, resources, budgets, and schedules.Utilize visual management tools (dashboards, Kanban, etc.) for team communication and accountability.Apply structured and agile methodologies for efficient execution and risk management.Track and report on key project metrics, including time-to-market, cost, and quality.Identify and mitigate risks, manage issue resolution and change orders.Support sustaining engineering (VAVE, supplier risk, obsolescence, issue resolution).Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and process optimization.May be assigned additional projects and responsibilities at the sole discretion of the manager/supervisorCritical Success Factors:Accelerate time-to-market by driving rapid product launches, resolving project uncertainties swiftly, and ensuring smooth production transitions while proactively addressing risks.Promote team engagement and continuous process improvement by providing strong leadership, leveraging visual management tools to track project health metrics, and effectively allocating engineering resources across multiple initiatives.Education & Experience Required:Bachelor's degree in engineering Mechanical or Electrical, or relevant engineering work experience.Two or more years of experience managing technical projects related to electro-mechanical design, or similar hardware-based products designs or manufacturing process.Experience in an industrial durable goods manufacturing environment. Exposure to high-tech, highly regulated or mission-critical environments is beneficial.Proven experience working across cross functional teams.Familiarity with structured (waterfall) product development (tollgate / phase-gate) and lean methodologies for kanban or agile influenced experimentation cycles.Familiarity sustaining initiatives such as VAVE, lifecycle and obsolescence planning, supply chain risk, and product refresh programs.Desired Skills:Strong skills in project planning tools (Gantt, kanban) and visual management systems.Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 Tools (Excel, Teams, CoPilot, Project, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong curiosity for AI tools, workflow automation, and productivity enhancements.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.Proactive, self-motivated, resilient, and eager to grow through challenges.Demonstrates strong organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a results-driven approach.Leads with a focus on data-driven decision making, while also considering potential delays, obstacles, and factors that could impact program progress.Exposure to FMEA and design verification plans and reports (DVP&R) or similar tools is a plus.Physical Demands / Environment: complete the following prompts and review the information to make sure that the physical demands apply to the relevant position.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that associates encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and computer keyboards.The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions.The noise level in the work environment is never loud.Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.The associate must also be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation.The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.