Engineering Project Manager

MKS Instruments•Andover, MA

4d•$130,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager drives the execution of new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining projects across a business unit, managing cross-functional development projects from concept through production launch. Reporting to the Director of Project Management, this role works closely with engineering directors and functional leads to coordinate teams, maintain disciplined project tracking, and communicate project status clearly and transparently. The position operates in a matrixed environment where relationship-building is essential. The role manages multiple projects across the product development lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk. It coordinates work across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business teams; maintains schedules and financial tracking; leads project reviews; and ensures documentation is traceable and audit-ready under ISO quality system requirements. The Project Manager also supports project prioritization and continuous improvement. This is an onsite position in Andover, Massachusetts. Candidates must live within commuting distance. Relocation benefits are not available. Travel of up to 15% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of related experience.
Experience managing cross-functional projects with engineering, manufacturing, and quality stakeholders.
Technical proficiency and comfort participating in technical discussions.
Working knowledge of stage-gate or similar product development processes.
Ability to build and maintain project schedules with clear dependency tracking.
Ability to work in matrixed environments without direct authority over project team members.
Ability to travel up to 15%.
Ability to perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods; communicate and exchange information accurately; and observe documents and details at close range.
Must live within commuting distance of the Andover, Massachusetts location.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
Background in engineering, such as electronics, and/or analytical product development.
Experience managing projects in a hardware development environment.
PMP certification or equivalent.
Experience in semiconductor equipment, industrial technology, or a related precision manufacturing industry.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems and audit processes.
Experience participating in or supporting customer-facing engineering discussions.
Experience with project budgeting and financial tracking.

Responsibilities

Manage execution of multiple projects across the product development lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business teams to drive milestones and resolve blockers.
Build and maintain project schedules, track task dependencies, and surface risks and delays early.
Track project financials, including budget consumption and variance reporting, and escalate concerns.
Prepare and lead project status updates at gate reviews and regular program reviews, communicating progress, risks, and open issues clearly and accurately.
Maintain project documentation consistent with ISO quality system requirements so deliverables and decisions are traceable and audit-ready.
Identify resource conflicts and scope changes early and work with functional managers to resolve them or escalate with recommended actions.
Support the division’s project prioritization process by maintaining accurate, current project data.
Apply the MKS Product Development Process and develop process and teamwork principles to continuously improve outcomes.