Engineering Project Manager

Akkodis; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Vision assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in Wall Township, NJ for a Direct hire. The role drives the launch and industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes, coordinating cross-functional engineering activities and ensuring production readiness.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Manufacturing & Process Engineering, Project Management, and cross-functional leadership, with expertise in DFM, PFMEA, APQP/PPAP and cost/delivery control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering or related experience, preferably with project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with product development, manufacturing, or project/program management preferred.
• Project Management – Advanced
• Organizational & Time Management – Expert
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Expert
• Attention to Detail – Advanced
• Microsoft Office and Project Management Software – Advanced
• Strong problem-solving, process improvement, and manufacturing knowledge

Responsibilities

• The Engineering Project Manager supports the successful launch and industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities and develop project and industrialization plans.
• Ensure readiness for production while meeting customer, quality, safety, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Lead DFM, FMEA/PFMEA, APQP/PPAP activities and workshops.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Program Management, Production and cross-functional teams.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and support tooling, equipment, and process design.
• Support APQP, PPAP, capacity reviews, process capability studies, and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Monitor BOM, labor, and manufacturing costs for new programs.
• Support prototype development, testing, new production line launches, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
• Support resolution of safety, quality, customer claims, and audit requirements.
• Present project status, capacity analysis, and technical updates during program reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures during major process or industrial improvements.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians as required.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Project Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Product Development

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for a Direct hire job with a client in Wall Township, NJ. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in Manufacturing & Process Engineering, Project Management & Cross-Functional Leadership, Product development team

Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Summary

• The Engineering Project Manager supports the successful launch and industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes. The role coordinates cross-functional engineering activities, develops project and industrialization plans, and ensures readiness for production while meeting customer, quality, safety, cost, and delivery requirements. Key responsibilities include DFM, FMEA/PFMEA, APQP/PPAP, process and tooling development, capacity planning, process improvement, and production line launches.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and industrialization activities for new international programs and product/process launches.
• Develop and maintain project and industrialization schedules to meet customer, safety, quality, and production-readiness requirements.
• Lead and support FMEA/PFMEA activities, workshops, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Program Management, Production, and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and standardization.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and support tooling, equipment, and process design.
• Support APQP, PPAP, capacity reviews, process capability studies, and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Monitor BOM, labor, and manufacturing costs for new programs.
• Support prototype development, testing, new production line launches, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
• Support resolution of safety, quality, customer claims, and audit requirements.
• Present project status, capacity analysis, and technical updates during program reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures during major process or industrial improvements.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering or related experience, preferably involving project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with product development, manufacturing, or project/program management preferred.
• Project Management – Advanced
• Organizational & Time Management – Expert
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Expert
• Attention to Detail – Advanced
• Microsoft Office and Project Management Software – Advanced
• Strong problem-solving, process improvement, and manufacturing knowledge

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers