Engineering Project Manager - CT

HR Mango is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our client's team in Monroe, CT.

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions for the medical device and biotech industries. They are a vertically integrated company specializing in the design, development, and production of medical devices for a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures, focusing on next-generation solutions. They are dedicated to their employees and foster a team-oriented, customer-focused culture that values integrity, partnership, empowerment & accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, excellence, and care. They are a leading provider of laser processing services and contract manufacturing of medical components and assemblies, developing and implementing leading-edge, part-specific manufacturing processes.

Engineering Project Manager

The Engineering Project Manager will oversee and manage the activities of multiple projects involving department and cross-functional teams and is adept at handling the intricacies of large, complex manufacturing projects, equipment, layout, processes, and more. Additionally, the position is responsible for project delivery within prescribed time frames, funding parameters, and scope.

The Technical Project Manager manages projects from initiation through closeout and interfaces with a cross-functional, project-focused team to deliver projects that meet or exceed the customer's expectations at planned or improved margins.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded project management professional with a strong technical background in relevant manufacturing processes, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of success in the medical device or a similar industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams in successful execution of contract manufacturing projects from design to validation and production launch.
• Develop project plans and timelines while adhering to scope, objectives, and budget.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for all contractual and production matters related to delivering the customer's product.
• Drive lead processes and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Facilitate clear communication between internal teams, customers, and third-party suppliers.
• May indirectly supervise associates and is responsible for each project's overall direction, coordination, and evaluation.
• Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation and knowledge of various factors.
• Foresee and strategically eliminate blockers and potential risks.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Travel <10% of the time for customer, supplier, and intra-company site visits.

Requirements:

• 5 years of formal project management experience, preferably in the medical device or manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university (Engineering, another technical field, or relevant certification is preferred).
• Formal project management training with thorough knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP or other relevant certification is preferred).
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods, including knowledge of and experience with metal stamping, plastic molding, and assembly operations; knowledge of machine tooling design and molding.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Expert-level ability to effectively present information to senior management and high-profile customers.
• Ability to respond to complex inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of senior management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Use organization and time management skills to handle the organization and delegation of tasks to ensure all project materials and deliverables are completed on time.
• Ensure stakeholders and team members stay motivated throughout the lifecycle and maintain a 'no excuses' culture.