Job # 23785                    Engineering Project Manager

Location: Wakefield, MA

Duration: Direct hire

Summary of Position: The Engineering Project manager will manage the coordination of development activities on products being sourced off shore. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:  

• Identify and maintain a comprehensive list of product specifications.

• Communicate the requirements of the project clearly to all partners.

• Develop and negotiate project schedules with partners. Champion and coordinate the achievement of milestones.

• Monitor and communicate product testing results.

• Monitor and report progress of project.

• Resolve technical issues throughout the project.

• Ensure the attainment of regulatory approvals.

• Be a team player and leader.

• The Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for the completion of projects in accordance with the agreed upon schedules and cost targets.

Position Requirements:

Education

• BS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• Masters degree in engineering or business is a plus

Experience

• 8 to 10 year’s experience in small electro-mechanical appliance engineering/development or equivalent non-industry related experience.

• 5 yrs. Project management experience is mandatory.

• 3 plus years experience with Asian manufacturing

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.

• Computer proficient - Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 

• Cross discipline understanding of fundamental engineering concepts

Travel

• This position requires significant (25%) overseas travel