Engineering Project Leader

Carrier•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an engineering project leader, you are responsible for leading electronic control projects from initial planning through execution and closeout. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives while supporting both new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining initiatives. Working in a matrixed organization, the project leader partners closely with engineering, product management, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and external suppliers to develop executable project plans, manage risks, and drive accountability across the project lifecycle. The project leader also plays a key role in continuously improving project management standard work, tools, and processes to enable consistent, predictable project delivery. Strong communication, ownership, and the ability to balance technical, schedule, and cost considerations are critical to success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Science, technology, engineering or mathematics preferred)
Ability and willingness to travel as required by project needs
7+ years of progressive engineering experience
3 + years leading engineering projects and programs

Nice To Haves

Proven project leadership experience through completing multiple projects cradle-to-grave.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
Experience leading customer‑facing or externally funded projects
Foundation in software or hardware design engineering of electronic controls
Experience running projects with production via contract manufacturing
Strong communication in a global matrix organization w/ stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, sales, customers, et al

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end execution of engineering projects, from requirements definition through validation and production/release
Coordinate development of product/project requirements thru customer and product engineering to create an executable project plan
Monitor progress and proactively address scope, schedule, cost, and technical risks
Drive timely decision‑making and escalation when needed
Prepare and present technical and project updates in a clear and concise manner
Lead cross‑functional engineering projects from concept through launch, ensuring technical integrity, schedule adherence, cost control, and customer satisfaction
Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for projects... communicate status, risks, trade-offs, and decisions clearly
Drive projects to predictability and speed - leverage existing data sets and track project deliverables to enable continuous improvements and risk optimization
Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, and project execution methods