Head of Engineering and Project Management

The Project Manager manages manufacturing projects of moderate complexity, taking ownership of project execution. This role operates with minimal supervision, drives cross-functional coordination, and ensures project commitments related to quality, schedule, and delivery are met. In addition to executing assigned projects, Project Managers provide guidance and day-to-day coaching to entry-level Project Managers and Project Coordinators, helping build team capability and execution consistency.

The Program Management (PM) team plays a critical role in overseeing manufacturing projects from initial launch through mass production and final shipment. Functioning as a Manufacturing Program Management (MPM) organization, the team works closely with headquarters Sales, R&D, Quality, and Engineering teams to estimate resources, manage schedules, and align execution with customer requirements. The PM team coordinates cross-functional activities, balances customer commitments with internal efficiency, and adapts plans as conditions change. By serving as a key bridge between customers, headquarters, and manufacturing functions, the team supports timely execution and successful product delivery.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage one or more manufacturing projects independently, owning schedules, execution plans, and day-to-day coordination.

Review material readiness, production output, and logistics status; coordinate adjustments as needed to maintain delivery commitments.

Develop detailed project timelines based on customer requirements, material availability, and production capacity.

Coordinate proactively with Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Test, Production, Supply Chain, and other teams to ensure alignment and execution.

Monitor project progress against plan, identify risks and constraints, and implement corrective actions.

Lead routine project meetings, drive action-item closure, and ensure accountability across stakeholders.

Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring timely and accurate communication with internal stakeholders.

Support projects as assigned, adapting execution approach based on project phase and complexity.

Prepare and present clear, data-driven project status reports, risk assessments, and recovery plans to Program Managers.

Mentor and coach Level 1 Project Managers and Project Coordinators by reviewing work, sharing best practices, and providing execution guidance.

Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, templates, and execution standards

Required Skills/Abilities: (Example of skills set)

Proven ability to manage manufacturing projects independently with minimal supervision.

Strong ownership mindset with the ability to make sound judgments and recommendations.

Excellent communication and coordination skills across cross-functional and multi-level stakeholders.

Ability to identify risks early, prioritize issues, and drive resolution in dynamic environments.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess trade-offs and impacts.

Coaching and mentoring skills to support the development of junior team members.

Comfort operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with evolving priorities.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

3-5 years of experience in project management, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related role.

Demonstrated experience managing projects with increasing scope and complexity.

Our company does not guarantee immigration sponsorship. We may offer immigration sponsorship for employees in select critical roles. Any sponsorship will be subject to internal review and approval based on employee performance, current immigration law and business needs.

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