What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Manager position at Symmetrio?
Symmetrio is seeking an accomplished Engineering Project Manager to lead hardware development projects for our client, a global leader in the medical device industry. The ideal candidate will drive projects throughout the entire Product Life Cycle (PLC), from strategic planning and architectural design to prototype development, rigorous verification and validation, and smooth manufacturing transition. This role requires a strong technical background combined with superior project management expertise.
Candidates should be located in the Melbourne, FL area or willing to relocate.
Salary Range : $120,000 to $140,000
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage 1-3 concurrent development projects from conception through manufacturing release
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
- Create and track project budgets, ROI analyses, and profitability forecasts
- Facilitate product requirements development with cross-functional stakeholders
- Coordinate and lead design reviews, incorporating feedback from multiple engineering disciplines
- Manage prototype development cycles and pilot production phases
- Oversee assembly optimization and test protocol development
- Establish and maintain verification and validation frameworks
- Create and manage risk assessment matrices and mitigation strategies
- Implement Design for Excellence (DFx) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Maintain detailed design documentation and traceability matrices
- Guide manufacturing teams through product transition phases
- Foster accountability and innovation within project teams
- Champion project management best practices across the organization
- Mentor team members in project management principles
- Lead cross-functional project status reviews and stakeholder communications
- Develop and track project KPIs and success metrics
- Coordinate resource allocation across multiple departments
- Manage vendor and supplier relationships for prototype and pilot production
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Contribute to continuous improvement of Product Life Cycle processes
- Drive decisions through data-driven analysis and consensus building
Requirements
Lead cross-functional teams effectively
Manage multiple priorities under pressure
Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Navigate ambiguity while maintaining project momentum
Drive decisions through data-driven analysis and consensus building
Benefits
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
