ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER

job summary:
Our client is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer with Project Management experience to lead the design and execution of medium to high complexity engineering projects. This is not a traditional PM role - the ideal candidate is a technically strong design engineer who has taken products from concept to manufacturing, understands PCBA development and system integration, and can manage the full project lifecycle including budget, schedule, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate brings experience in power design, renewable energy, or energy infrastructure and manderin fluencey is highly prefferred.

Relocation candidates are welcome to apply.

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location: Saint Petersburg, Florida
job type: Permanent
salary: $120,000 - 135,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Lead engineering design projects from concept through to manufacturing, serving as the technical authority on the team.

• Manage global cross-functional project teams, driving accountability across design, engineering, and operations.

• Own project budgets, schedules, quality standards, and risk mitigation within a Quality Management System (QMS).

• Conduct formal design reviews with customers to ensure designs meet technical specifications and requirements.

• Translate customer requirements into executable scopes of work, proposals, and project plans.

• Facilitate regular project communication forums - internally and externally - covering status, issues, changes, and resolutions.

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, senior management, and global stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist with business and contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with both client expectations and internal strategy.

• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities by streamlining processes and eliminating inefficiencies.

• Escalate risks and issues appropriately while keeping teams focused and motivated during periods of change.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a strong foundation in hands-on product design and engineering

• Proven ability to manage projects from design through to manufacturing, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, schedules, and quality standards within a QMS.

• strong communicator - able to present technical information clearly to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders. Experience working with global teams and international customers.

• Experience in power design, renewable energy,or energy infrastructure is strongly preferred

• PMP is a plus

• Fluency in Mandarin is highly preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, dental & Vision

• 401k Plan

• PTO

• ESPP

• and more!

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 6 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

 
skills:

• Project Engineering
• Engineering
• Energy
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Power distribution
  
  
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  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.
  
  
  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.