Engineering Project Manager

International Mezzo Technologies, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Job summary

Mezzo Technologies is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead a small team through full product development of Mezzo micro-tube heat exchangers. You will drive technical execution, ensure milestones, and align performance, quality, and cost goals, while fostering innovation within the engineering team.

You will collaborate with mechanical design and leadership, manage budgets and schedules, and engage with customers and suppliers to ensure successful project outcomes in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional project management experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to engage with engineers and analysts.
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent technical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mechanical design and technical leadership to oversee projects.
• Manage scope, costs, and schedules to deliver on-time, on-budget projects.
• Ensure timely execution of project tasks and deliverables.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide programmatic oversight during hardware manufacturing and assembly.
• Communicate with customers to align objectives and satisfaction.
• Engage in bid and proposal processes, estimating resources for scope.
• Support senior management in identifying resources for development initiatives.
• Stay abreast of latest technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings & specs

Cost & schedule control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

Mezzo Technologies is a dynamic and rapidly growing company committed to operational excellence, financial performance, and continuous improvement. We specialize in advanced thermal management solutions, partnering with industry leaders in aerospace, defense, energy, and high-performance motorsports to solve some of the most complex engineering challenges in the world today.

At Mezzo, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and results-driven execution. Our team thrives in a high-impact environment where cross-functional partnerships and data-driven decision-making are key to our success.

Job Summary

As the Engineering Project Manager, reporting to the Engineering Projects Team Manager, you will lead a small, high-performing team of 2–4 engineers through the full product development lifecycle—from design and prototyping to production and delivery—of Mezzo micro-tube heat exchangers. You will be responsible for driving technical execution, ensuring project milestones are met, and maintaining alignment with performance, quality, and cost objectives. Acting as a key technical and strategic leader within the engineering team, you will foster innovation, promote cross-functional collaboration, and manage all aspects of project planning and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues in mechanical design and technical leadership roles to effectively oversee projects in the face of both programmatic and technical challenges
• Manage project scope, costs, and schedules to deliver on-time and on-budget projects Controls work and labor costs
• Ensure timely execution of project tasks and deliverables throughout project durations
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor technical and programmatic risks throughout project durations
• Provide programmatic oversight during hardware manufacturing and assembly phases other duties as assigned
• Communicate with customers to ensure alignment with project objectives and client satisfaction
• Engage in the bid and proposal process, estimating resources to ensure successful project scope
• Support senior management in identifying resources to support product development initiatives
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and methods to maintain a competitive edge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (mechanical or aerospace preferred)
• 5+ years professional experience in project management
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to engage with mechanical engineers and analysts
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Excellent technical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills

What We Offer

At Mezzo Technologies, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a competitive compensation package, and a workplace culture built around innovation, accountability, and growth. As part of our leadership team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company’s financial strategy and long-term success.

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental and life insurance
• Access to vision coverage through our benefits provider
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A fast-paced, collaborative work environment in a high-tech, high-growth industry
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off, promoting a healthy work-life balance

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability