Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project ManagerThis is not a remote position. Must be located in the DFW area.OverviewThe Engineering Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects from concept through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality, safety, and customer requirements. The Engineering Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between engineering, operations, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes and support business objectives.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage engineering projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone timing, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.Support the engineering planning and effort estimation across the New Product Introduction (NPI) processCoordinate cross-functional team alignment and commitments including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test lab, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service, to achieve project objectives.Monitor project performance and communicate status, risks, and milestones to management and stakeholders.Manage customer communications regarding project scope, timelines, deliverables, and change requests.Identify and mitigate project risks to minimize delays, quality issues, and cost overruns.Facilitate project meetings, establish action plans, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations.Track project costs, labor utilization, and capital expenditures to support financial objectives.Support product development efforts and engineering change management processes.Review technical documentation, specifications, and project deliverables for accuracy and completeness.Coordinate supplier and contractor activities to support project requirements when necessary.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management effectiveness and operational performance.Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, metrics, and records.Analyze project data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to processes and performance.Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and external partners.Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Utilize project management software and Microsoft Office applications to effectively manage projects.Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.Apply knowledge of engineering design, manufacturing processes, and product development methodologies to support successful project execution.Perform other duties as assigned.Required ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field required.Master's degree preferred.Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of complexity.Experience working with cross-functional teams and customer-facing projects.PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.Travel RequirementsUp to 10% travel may be required. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to walk for prolonged periods of time, frequently bending, climbing, rotating, squatting, reaching, kneeling, or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, and periods of computer use. Employee may be frequently exposed to heat/cold, heights, gases, vibration, dust, chemicals, odors, dampness, fumes, and noises. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.What's Nice About Working for RochesterComprehensive Health InsurancePaid Time Off and HolidaysLife, AD&D, short/long term disability insuranceCasual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy401K Retirement program with company matchRochester Sensors is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.