Engineering Project Manager

Symmetrio; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device industry is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in Melbourne, FL. The role involves managing hardware development projects from planning to production, requiring strong technical expertise and project management skills.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in hardware product development.
• 3+ years in project management with successful project completion.
• Extensive experience with Phase Gate Design Process methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 1-3 concurrent development projects from conception through manufacturing release.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and timelines.
• Coordinate and lead design reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Symmetrio is seeking an accomplished Engineering Project Manager to lead hardware development projects for our client, a global leader in the medical device industry. The ideal candidate will drive projects throughout the entire Product Life Cycle (PLC), from strategic planning and architectural design to prototype development, rigorous verification and validation, and smooth manufacturing transition. This role requires a strong technical background combined with superior project management expertise.

Candidates should be located in the Melbourne, FL area or willing to relocate.
Salary Range:$120,000 to $140,000

Symmetrio is seeking an accomplished Engineering Project Manager to lead hardware development projects for our client, a global leader in the medical device industry. The ideal candidate will drive projects throughout the entire Product Life Cycle (PLC), from strategic planning and architectural design to prototype development, rigorous verification and validation, and smooth manufacturing transition. This role requires a strong technical background combined with superior project management expertise.

Candidates should be located in the Melbourne, FL area or willing to relocate.
Salary Range:$120,000 to $140,000

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 1-3 concurrent development projects from conception through manufacturing release
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
• Create and track project budgets, ROI analyses, and profitability forecasts
• Facilitate product requirements development with cross-functional stakeholders
• Coordinate and lead design reviews, incorporating feedback from multiple engineering disciplines
• Manage prototype development cycles and pilot production phases
• Oversee assembly optimization and test protocol development
• Establish and maintain verification and validation frameworks
• Create and manage risk assessment matrices and mitigation strategies
• Implement Design for Excellence (DFx) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Maintain detailed design documentation and traceability matrices
• Guide manufacturing teams through product transition phases
• Foster accountability and innovation within project teams
• Champion project management best practices across the organization
• Mentor team members in project management principles
• Lead cross-functional project status reviews and stakeholder communications
• Develop and track project KPIs and success metrics
• Coordinate resource allocation across multiple departments
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships for prototype and pilot production
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Product Life Cycle processes
• Drive decisions through data-driven analysis and consensus building

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in hardware product development, including design, testing, and verification processes
• Proven track record of 3+ years in project management, demonstrating successful project completion
• Demonstrated success in transitioning complex technical projects from development to manufacturing
• Extensive experience with Phase Gate Design Process methodology
• Certified Scrum Master or equivalent agile project management certification
• Advanced interpersonal and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to:

Lead cross-functional teams effectively

Manage multiple priorities under pressure

Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Navigate ambiguity while maintaining project momentum

Drive decisions through data-driven analysis and consensus building

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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