Job Information
Actalent Sr. Engineering Project Manager in Apex, North Carolina
Description:
• Responsible for managing medium to large scale, technically complex, New Product Development and or Value Engineering projects and have portfolio oversight.
• Leads System Level Project oversight with a strong sense of independence and automatomy but guided by cooperative collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Leads project teams through Product Development process from concept (ideation) to post release with strong sense of urgency. This may include the facilitation of development brainstorming Kaizen events, and post-launch activities intended to support a smooth transition into production.
• Lead the parallel path development of a manufacturing production lines, including the design of fixtures and End-of Line test equipment through IQ,OQ,PQ approvals.
• Chair project meetings with a focus on scope control, schedule updates, budget tracking, and risk management throughout the life of the project.
Skills:
New product development projects, cross functional teams, PMP, engineering, Project management, schedule management, project plan, project documentation, project budgets, injection mold
Top Skills Details:
New product development projects,cross functional teams,PMP,engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Skills and Experience Requirements:
• B.S. degree in Engineering, or other technical discipline, from an accredited institution (MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus).
• Project Management education; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
• 10+ years leading cross-functional project teams and programs aligned with strategic objectives
• 5+ years of engineering design of consumer product development environment and related manufacturing experience in a med-high volume production environment
• 5+ years of managing project teams developing connected consumer product products that include hardware and with embedded firmware, software, and App is desirable.
• Experience training or mentoring new hires or project engineers in project management best practices .
• Knowledge and experience working with third party vendors in the development of a well defined product specification, and subsequent development and qualification of a new product
• Highly detail oriented, organized, and organizationally agile individual preferred with innate/natural relationship building communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience product development process (stage-gate, predictive, agile and hybrid methods)
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience Level:
Expert Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.