Engineering Project Manager

Quest Global•Erie, PA

1d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Global is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to manage engineering projects from initial concept through implementation and after-care. The position coordinates cross-functional teams and stakeholders, develops and maintains project plans and budgets, manages risks and scope changes, and supports improvement of APQP and R&D/NPD processes. The role is on-site in Erie, Pennsylvania, in a shop-floor environment, with less than 10% travel required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or project management.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in engineering project management.
Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting targets.
Proficiency in effective use of project-management tools, including scopes, work breakdown structures, timelines, budgets, risk matrices, organization charts/RACI’s, and presentations.
Strong detailed planning, tracking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Effective leadership skills and ability to motivate and coordinate cross-functional groups.
Ability to present to external customers and all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong working knowledge of NPD Stage Gate and related tools and standards.
Ability to commute to and from the Erie, PA location using personal transportation and meet required working hours.
Ability to work in a shop-floor environment, including extensive walking and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
PMP or equivalent project-management certification.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from clean sheet through implementation and after-care.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, finance, and supporting departments, potentially internationally.
Develop and maintain project plans with timelines, resource allocations, and risk-mitigation strategies.
Facilitate regular project status meetings to monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners.
Develop and manage project budgets to keep projects on target.
Identify and escalate risks and roadblocks, and propose solutions to keep projects on track.
Maintain change-management processes for scope changes and new requirements.
Execute and assist in improving APQP and R&D/NPD processes.