Project Manager

MPE Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MPE Inc. seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple medical device development projects from concept through launch. You will own the project, drive design transfer processes, and ensure on‑time delivery while maintaining scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in project management and new product development within manufacturing or medical device environments, with strong regulatory knowledge and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering or related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 5 years of project management and new product development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle from initiation to close.
• Ensure adherence to MPE processes and maintain project documentation.
• Assess risks and provide solutions; coordinate team activities and resources.

Skills

Project management

Medical devices

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Gantt software

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Smartsheets

Gantt chart software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of New Product Development, the Project Manager will oversee multiple projects from minor to mid-priority projects which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. The Project Manager will own the project and lead the customer from original concept, through MPE’s design or transfer processes, to product launch. Maintaining and monitoring project plans, scheduling, budgeting, and expenditures is required to ensure that customer deadlines are being met in addition to delivering the expected project value to MPE. Overall, the ideal candidate would combine technical expertise in medical device development, regulatory knowledge, strong project management skills, and effective leadership abilities to successfully lead and deliver innovative projects in the medical device industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, monitor/control, close)
• Ensuring projects adhere to MPE processes and frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable
• Must be familiar with project scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team
• Responsible for assembling the project team, assigning individual responsibilities, maintaining cost/budget activities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project
• Concisely present project status and critical project risks to MPE leadership
• Determine project changes and ensuring deadlines are met
• Act as the main liaison between internal company personnel and customers for the main information channel
• Understand business implications and financial considerations related to medical device project management
• Participate in relevant professional development activities, workshops, and conferences
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• Project management professional certification preferred

Experience and/or Training

• 5 years of experience in project management and new product development
• Experience in manufacturing and/or assembly
• Competency in Microsoft applications
• Experience with project Gantt creation software
• Knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures
• Experience with phases of product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization
• Experience in medical device design or manufacturing industry
• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing risk management plans preferred
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1 standard, and FDA regulations preferred
• Experience with Smartsheets is a plus
• Standard office environment may need to go into production facilities which may not be climate controlled and the noise level is moderate.