Manufacturing Project Manager

Echodyne; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Echodyne in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to drive initiatives across engineering, production, and supply chain. You will define scope, manage budgets, lead the project team, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and quality.

This exempt, full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package, RSU eligibility, and a salary range of $104,030 to $155,839 USD, reflecting experience and impact within a cutting-edge radar manufacturing

Qualifications

• Development of project plans, including scope, timelines, and objectives with defined deliverables and set performance metrics
• Experience working with cross functional teams such as Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Warehousing organizations
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including production lifecycles, shop floor operations, supply chain management, and inventory control
• Create and execute work plans, assign tasks to team members and monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed
• A strong understanding of managing project costs and financial resources is essential
• Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of MS Project, Jira, Confluence
• The ability to strategically align projects with broader organizational goals
• Experience with manufacturing processes
• Experience with production facility expansion
• Manufacturing-specific knowledge of concepts like continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Control is highly valued

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and ensure that all tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Create and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets
• Monitor project progress and identify areas of risk or opportunity
• Manage stakeholders and provide periodic updates
• Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts
• Ensure that project deliverables are met
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes
• Maintain project documents, records, and files
• Develop and coach project teams, including providing feedback and guidance

Skills

Project planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing processes

Cost management

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PMP certification (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our fast-growing team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

At Echodyne, we believe radar makes the world safer and more secure in the age of autonomy. We are seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our team, overseeing the successful execution of projects that are assigned by the organization. This includes directing the activities of team members, managing resources, and ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets quality standards.

In this role, you will lead and manage a project through completion, overseeing successful output. This involves defining scope and objectives, managing the project budget and resources, assembling and leading the project team, and communicating with stakeholders. You will monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure the final deliverables while acting as a liaison between the project team, immediate stakeholders, and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop project plans and ensure that all tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Create and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets
• Monitor project progress and identify areas of risk or opportunity
• Manage stakeholders and provide periodic updates
• Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts
• Ensure that project deliverables are met
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes
• Maintain project documents, records, and files
• Develop and coach project teams, including providing feedback and guidance

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Development of project plans, including scope, timelines, and objectives with defined deliverables and set performance metrics
• Experience working with cross functional teams such as Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Warehousing organizations
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including production lifecycles, shop floor operations, supply chain management, and inventory control
• Create and execute work plans, assign tasks to team members and monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed
• A strong understanding of managing project costs and financial resources is essential
• Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of MS Project, Jira, Confluence
• The ability to strategically align projects with broader organizational goals

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• Experience with manufacturing processes
• Experience with production facility expansion
• Manufacturing-specific knowledge of concepts like continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Control is highly valued

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, or industry/military equivalent progressive experience
• 5 or more years of experience in project or program management, administration, or related roles
• PMP certification is a plus

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $104,030—$155,839 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
    • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
    • Virtual Care – 98Point6
    • Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.