Technical Project Manager / Engineering Project Lead

UST; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

UST in Irvine, California is seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager to drive engineering projects from planning through execution in a regulated MedTech environment.

The role combines project management and engineering responsibilities, requiring BOM understanding, technical drawings, and strong execution skills. You will work closely with hardware, software, and integrated systems teams and may expand into related areas as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of professional experience in technical or engineering environments.
• Demonstrated project management experience in technical/engineering settings.
• Technical background to understand engineering concepts related to finished goods.
• Ability to read BOM structures, engineering changes, and technical drawings.
• Proven self-starter with execution focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of engineering projects, ensuring progress and timely deliverables.
• Be a hands-on PM who contributes actively rather than only coordinates.
• Collaborate with engineering to understand BOMs, modifications, drawings and updates (e.g., AutoCAD).
• Translate technical information into actionable project plans and outcomes.
• Support evolving project needs and learn adjacent areas as required.
• Collaborate on-site with internal teams to maintain momentum.

Skills

Bill of Materials

Embedded Systems

Hardware Architecture

Project Management

Change Management

Medical Devices

Mechanical Design

Stakeholder Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Role Description

Project Manager I

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

Role Description

Technical Project Manager / Engineering Project Lead

Project Manager I

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world. UST is a mission‑driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live. With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world. Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

We are seeking a hands‑on Technical Project Manager to support complex engineering and project execution needs within a regulated MedTech environment. This role is for a “doer”; someone who drives work forward, gets things done, and can operate comfortably at the intersection of project management and engineering execution.

The Opportunity

• Drive execution of engineering‑related projects, ensuring work progresses efficiently and deliverables are completed
• Act as a hands‑on project manager who actively contributes, not just coordinates
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand and manage: Finished goods and system‑level designs Bills of Materials (BOMs) and potential modifications engineering drawings and how they are created and updated (e.g., AutoCAD)
• Translate technical information into actionable project plans and outcomes
• Support evolving project needs, including learning adjacent areas (e.g., labeling) as required
• Collaborate on‑site with internal teams to ensure alignment and momentum

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• 3–10 years of professional experience (as little as ~3 years acceptable for strong, trainable candidates)
• Demonstrated project management experience in technical or engineering environments
• Technical background with the ability to understand engineering concepts related to finished goods
• Ability to comprehend BOM structures, engineering changes, and technical drawings (even if not directly creating them)
• Proven track record of being a self‑starter and execution‑focused “doer”
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in MedTech or other regulated industries (strongly preferred but not mandatory)
• Exposure to cardiology or medical device development environments
• Comfort working across hardware, software, and integrated systems

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Irvine, California

Compensation Range

$88,000-$132,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people‑first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

Bill of Materials, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Project Management, Change Management, Medical Devices, Mechanical Design, Stakeholder Management