Engineering Project Manager

QED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LLC • Rochester, NY

19h

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional engineering and product development initiatives from concept through release. This role ensures projects and product development activities are executed efficiently, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget. This role will also support optical manufacturing-oriented projects, such as fabrication, test, and integration activities.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in project management within engineering and product development environments.
• Experience with product development lifecycles, phase-gate methodologies, and design control processes.
• Experience with fabrication and testing processes used in the manufacture of large and highly precise optics.
• Experience working with customers and stakeholders on large complex projects.
• Proven ability to optimize processes and drive organizational change.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to influence and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics to improve execution performance and overall outcomes.
• Experience working in the defense industry with defense primes, and subcontractors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or technology-driven organizations.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing product development and complex technical projects.
• Demonstrated success improving project execution
• Security and clearance awareness, with regard to program execution, facility, and personnel clearance processes
• Qualified to work in a CMMC environment with access to CUI and ITAR data (i.e a “U.S. Person” as defined by ITAR law)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in design and analysis, as it pertains to optical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage multiple concurrent engineering and product development projects, including new product introductions, technology development, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with the product development roadmap; track performance and proactively address deviations.
• Identify technical, schedule, and resource risks across the product development lifecycle; implement mitigation strategies and manage inter-project dependencies.
• Lead and align Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Applications, and Sales throughout the product development process to ensure seamless execution and on-time product launches.
• Provide clear, structured reporting on project status, product development milestones, risks, and resource needs to engineering leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Manage scope, requirements, and design changes against, cost and schedule commitments using structured change control processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees