Junior MedTech Engineering PM — Hands-On Lead

UST; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UST seeks a hands-on Junior Technical Project Manager to support complex engineering and project execution within a regulated MedTech environment in Irvine, CA. This role is for a doer who drives work forward at the intersection of project management and engineering execution.

The ideal candidate combines PM capability with a technical foundation, understanding BOMs, drawings, and engineering changes, with learning agility for medical device contexts.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of professional experience in technical/engineering environments.
• Proven project management experience in technical or engineering settings.
• Technical background with ability to understand engineering concepts related to finished devices.
• Ability to comprehend BOM structures, engineering changes, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of engineering-related projects, ensuring work progresses and deliverables are completed.
• Act as a hands-on project manager who actively contributes, not just coordinates.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand and manage finished goods, BOMs, and modifications.
• Translate technical information into actionable project plans and outcomes.
• Support evolving project needs, including learning adjacent areas (e.g., labeling).
• Collaborate on-site with internal teams to ensure alignment and momentum.

Skills

Project management

Technical background

Self-starter

BOM concepts

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

UST seeks a hands-on Junior Technical Project Manager to support complex engineering and project execution within a regulated MedTech environment in Irvine, CA. This role is for a doer who drives work forward at the intersection of project management and engineering execution.

The ideal candidate combines PM capability with a technical foundation, understanding BOMs, drawings, and engineering changes, with learning agility for medical device contexts.