What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at MyHR?
Job Title : New Product Development Engineering Product Manager – Prototype Hardware
Location : Torrance
Position Overview :
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? As our New Product Development Engineering Product Manager, you'll be responsible for controlling the entire project lifecycle, working closely with customers to transform their ideas into physical prototypes. You will lead the coordination between the customer, engineering teams, and third-party vendors to ensure project success. Your work will span multiple disciplines—hardware, software, and systems engineering—driving the creation of high-tech prototypes that will shape tomorrow’s products.
Note : This role requires a deep understanding of engineering processes and multidisciplinary product development. It is not suited for IT / software project managers, software or system development specialists.
Key Responsibilities :
- Project Lifecycle Management : Own and manage the entire project lifecycle from concept to prototype delivery. Handle all resources and coordination from a technical standpoint.
- Customer Relations : Serve as the key liaison between customers and the engineering team. Provide updates, manage overflow discussions, and celebrate project milestones and successes with clients.
- Proposal and Negotiation : Prepare proposals, engage in contract negotiations, handle NDAs and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for projects.
- Risk and Cost Management : Oversee the management of technical risks, schedules, costs, and balancing product performance goals.
- Vendor Coordination : Identify, manage, and collaborate with prototype manufacturing vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Team Leadership : Lead team meetings, drive team-building events, and develop best practices for continuous improvement.
- Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with the Business Development team, providing input to create strong client relationships and facilitating project success.
- Travel & Site Visits : Attend customer meetings, events, and test sites as necessary (approximately 25% travel).
Requirements :
What We Are Not Looking For :
This position is focused on physical product development, prototyping, and engineering management. If you have a background primarily in IT project management , software development , or purely systems design project management in non-hardware-focused industries, this role may not align with your expertise.
What We Offer :
How to Apply :
If you’re an experienced engineering product manager with a passion for product innovation and prototyping, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for this role.
