Engineering Project Manager

Resource Logistics Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Logistics Inc. seeks a seasoned Engineering Project Manager to lead initiatives from conception through delivery and post-implementation.

You will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, finance and other teams, including potential international partners, to ensure on-time, on-budget results. The role demands 3+ years in engineering project management, strong planning, risk management, and the ability to present to customers and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or project management.
• Master's degree, PMP, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering project management.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong use of PM tools: Scopes, WBS, Timelines, Budgets, Risk Matrices, RACIs.
• Detail-oriented planning, tracking, problem-solving and decision making.
• Effective leadership to motivate and coordinate cross-functional groups.
• Ability to present to outside customers and all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in MS Project or Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of NPD Stage Gate.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from clean sheet through implementation and after care.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, finance, and others.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans with timelines and resources.
• Facilitate status meetings, monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate updates.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Develop & manage project budgets to keep projects on target.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and roadblocks and propose solutions.
• Maintain change management processes for scope changes and new requirements.
• Execute and assist in improving APQP and R&D/NPD processes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or project management

Master's degree or PMP (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Excel

PowerPoint

NPD Stage Gate

Job description

What You Will Bring:

• Manage projects from clean sheet through implementation and after care
• Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, finance, and other supporting departments, potentially international
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Facilitate regular project status meetings to monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Develop & manage project budgets to ensure projects remain on target
• Identify and elevate project risks and roadblocks, proposing solutions to keep on track
• Maintain change management processes to address scope changes and new requirements
• Execute and assist in improvement of APQP and R&D/NPD process

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or project management
• Master's degree, PMP, or equivalent project management certification is a plus
• 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering project management
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, in budget, meeting all targets
• Well versed in effective use of PM tools including Scopes, Work Breakdown Structures, Timelines, Budgets, Risk Matrices, Organization Charts/RACI’s, Presentations
• Strong detailed planning, tracking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Effective leadership with the ability to motivate and coordinate cross-functional groups
• The ability to present to outside customers and all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint and strong working knowledge of NPD Stage Gate and related tools/standards