Contract Senior Technical Project Manager

Simplexity Product Development; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan for employee

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days per year

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Simplexity Product Development seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager with a mechanical or robotics background to drive prototype-build execution on a confidential robotic program at a Seattle client site. You’ll partner with the Lead TPM to own build schedules across mechanical, electrical, firmware, test and supplier teams.

You’ll manage design releases through fabrication, assembly, integration and test, ensuring milestones are met and risks are mitigated.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical/Robotics/Mechatronics) or related field.
• 8+ years of technical project management experience with electromechanical hardware.
• Ability to evaluate work plans, dependencies, and realistic timelines.
• Proactive, structured facilitator who drives decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own coordination and delivery of current and next-version prototype builds from design release through fabrication, assembly, integration and test.
• Build and drive detailed schedules with milestones, dependencies and build-readiness criteria.
• Drive supplier deliverables with clear dates, progress checks, and early risk escalation.
• Assess engineering and supplier estimates and push back when timelines are not credible.
• Convene the right people to resolve ambiguity, unblock execution and close decisions.
• Report milestone health, risks, and recovery plans to engineering and program leadership.

Skills

Technical project management

Electromechanical hardware

Cross-functional coordination

Facilitation and decision making

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering / Robotics / Mechatronics

Tools

2D drawings reading

3D CAD

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Senior Technical Project Manager

Robotics Product Development - Mechanical / Mechatronics Focus

Simplexity is a product development engineering firm hired by leading technology companies to design their next-generation products. We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) with a mechanical engineering or robotics background to drive prototype-build execution on a confidential robotic product-development program at a client site in the Seattle area.

You will partner with the program's Lead TPM and own the build schedules: coordinating complex prototype builds across mechanical, electrical, firmware, test, and supplier teams, and driving deliverables to committed dates. This is a hands-on execution role for someone who creates structure in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and isn't shy about pulling people together to make decisions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own coordination and delivery of current and next-version prototype builds, from design release through fabrication, assembly, integration, and test.
• Build and drive detailed schedules: milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and build-readiness criteria.
• Drive supplier deliverables: set clear dates, interrogate progress, follow up persistently, and escale risks early.
• Pressure-test engineering and supplier estimates, then push back constructively when timelines aren't credible.
• Proactively convene the right people to resolve ambiguity, unblock execution, and drive decisions to closure.
• Report milestone health, risks, and recovery plans clearly to engineering and program leadership.

WHAT YOU BRING

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a closely related engineering field.
• 8+ years of technical project management experience with electromechanical hardware, including direct ownership of complex prototype-build execution.
• Enough engineering depth to evaluate work plans, spot missing dependencies, and judge whether proposed timelines are realistic.
• A track record of creating structure and momentum where responsibilities, priorities, and plans change frequently.
• A proactive, direct facilitation style: you get the right people in the room and drive to a decision.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with robotic or mechatronic products such as end effectors, manipulators, or automation equipment.
• Ability to read 2D drawings and 3D CAD, and familiarity with PDM/PLM systems.
• Experience managing supplier or contract-manufacturer schedules and technical deliverables.

LOCATION

• Onsite five days per week at a Simplexity client site in the Seattle metropolitan area.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Two types of contractor roles will be considered:

W-2 contractor (employee of Simplexity):

• Hourly rate $65- $85/hr, depending on experience
• Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1,000 hours of service
• Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of paid-time-off (PTO) accrued each year

1099 contractors (have your own registered consulting/contracting business):

• Hourly rate $90- $125/hr, depending on experience
• No benefits, holidays, or paid time off (PTO) included

No recruiters please.

Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.