Senior Engineering Project Manager

The candidate will lead and support global development and transfer projects involving third-party contract manufacturers (CMs).
The ideal candidate oversees all requests and activities towards the contract manufacturer with direct coordination from Research and Development (RD) projects from initial planning and production through quality control and delivery ensuring timelines, cost targets, and quality standards are met.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA or PMP certification is a plus).
• 3-7 years of project management experience, preferably in a manufacturing or CM environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain logistics, and quality systems.
• Proficiency with project management methods
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred experiences in mechanical or mechatronics development projects including industrialization.
• Good business English skills (Written and spoken).

• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams (RD, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, etc. ) and contract manufacturing partners.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure successful and timely completion of projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation and project tracking (Gantt charts, dashboards, etc. ).
• Work with CMs to ensure their production planning meets the project requirements and verify that the necessary materials, documentation, and specifications are available.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to track progress and identify risks or bottlenecks early.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, cost-efficiency, and supply reliability.
• Manage change orders, engineering change notices (ECNs), and product lifecycle updates in collaboration with stakeholders.