Project Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Project Manager for our Fremont team. The ideal candidate is bilingual (Mandarin-English) with a background as a practicing engineer who moved into project management, capable of leading cross-functional project teams from concept to completion.

You will coordinate internal resources and vendors, drive product development initiatives, and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years in mechanical engineering and 3 years in project management.
• Experience in product development and manufacturing environments preferred.
• Bilingual Mandarin-English (verbal and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead project planning and establish scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyze and optimize processes for quality, cost, and timely delivery.
• Provide systems integration perspective to create scalable infrastructure.
• Maintain detailed project plans and monitor progress against milestones.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders at all levels and manage risk.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Bilingual

Project management

Leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

PM tools

Job description

A growing organization is looking to hire a Project Manager to join their Fremont team. They are seeking an experienced Bilingual Project Manager (Mandarin-English) to lead cross-functional projects and drive product development initiatives from concept through completion. The ideal candidate is a former practicing engineer who has successfully transitioned into project management and possesses a strong understanding of product development, manufacturing processes, and systems integration. This role will be responsible for coordinating internal teams, managing client and vendor relationships, optimizing processes, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while maintaining a focus on quality, efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Lead project planning activities and establish project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyze, develop, and optimize processes to ensure quality products are delivered on schedule and at the lowest practical cost.
• Provide project leadership with a systems integration perspective to create efficient, scalable, and sustainable infrastructure.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans to monitor progress and performance.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators.
• Utilize appropriate tools, systems, and methodologies to measure project performance and manage project changes.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and third-party vendors.
• Facilitate communication among engineering, operations, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate project updates and critical information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience.
• Previous experience as a practicing engineer prior to moving into project management strongly preferred.
• Experience working within product development and manufacturing environments.

Required Skills

• Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English (verbal and written) required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong ability to analyze complex information and present key insights to various audiences.
• Demonstrated project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution experience.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid development cycles while maintaining focus and flexibility.
• In-depth knowledge of product development processes and manufacturing operations.
• Experience collaborating with operations, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and production teams.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools, systems, and reporting methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Experience managing international projects and cross-cultural teams.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, automation, or product development environments.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience.
• Previous experience as a practicing engineer prior to moving into project management strongly preferred.
• Experience working within product development and manufacturing environments.

Required Skills

• Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English (verbal and written) required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong ability to analyze complex information and present key insights to various audiences.
• Demonstrated project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution experience.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

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