Manufacturing Project Manager
About The Position
Echodyne is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of organizationally assigned projects. The role directs team activities, manages resources, and ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The manager leads projects from planning through completion, defining scope and objectives, managing budgets and resources, assembling and leading project teams, and communicating with stakeholders. The role monitors progress, manages risks and issues, ensures final deliverables, and serves as a liaison among the project team, stakeholders, and management. Echodyne develops compact solid-state true beam-steering radar systems for applications including autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft and drones, infrastructure and border security, smart cities, and airspace management. The company combines metamaterials technology with software to provide high-performance radar at commercial price points. This is an exempt role. The expected annual salary range is $104,030–$155,839 USD. The role’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government, so applicants will be asked about eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required government authorizations.
Requirements
- Experience developing project plans with defined scope, timelines, objectives, deliverables, and performance metrics.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Warehousing.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including production lifecycles, shop-floor operations, supply chain management, and inventory control.
- Ability to create and execute work plans, assign tasks, monitor project progress, and adjust plans as needed.
- Strong understanding of project cost and financial resource management.
- Proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.
- Ability to strategically align projects with broader organizational goals.
- Bachelor’s degree or industry/military equivalent progressive experience.
- Five or more years of experience in project or program management, administration, or related roles.
- Must be eligible to handle U.S. Government export-controlled information or obtain required government authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification.
- Experience with manufacturing processes.
- Experience with production facility expansion.
- Manufacturing-specific knowledge of continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Control.
Responsibilities
- Develop project plans and ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
- Create and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets.
- Monitor project progress and identify areas of risk or opportunity.
- Manage stakeholders and provide periodic updates.
- Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts.
- Ensure project deliverables are met.
- Implement and monitor quality assurance processes.
- Maintain project documents, records, and files.
- Develop and coach project teams, including providing feedback and guidance.
Benefits
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees.
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA.
- Virtual care through 98Point6.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Mental health coverage through Springhealth and Talkspace (Premera).
- Travel assistance insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Flexible PTO for exempt employees or 15 days per year for non-exempt employees.
- 401(k) match.
- Pet insurance.
- Prepaid legal program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Paid company holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
