Project Manager, Engineering & New Product Development

Sensata Technologies • South Burlington, VT

103d • $81,200 - $111,650

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading projects in relation with introduction of new product development, new production processes, process improvement, cost reduction programs, quality improvement programs to enable successful launch of products. They will monitor a program from project initiation through delivery, and organize interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the program on schedule and within budget constraints.

Requirements

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
• Familiarity with project scheduling software and BI tools, beyond Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Key participant in projects, from start to finish, or one phase of a large project, so that it is completed on time and within budget
• Collaborates on the implementation of an established project plan; monitors progress and performance against the project plan; identifies, resolves, or escalates operational problems and minimize delays
• Organizes the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
• Estimates the cost, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of an engineering project and monitor activities, allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met
• Key participant in project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Involvement in both scheduling and New Product Development (NPD), not just general project participation
• Responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating detailed project schedules in enterprise tools (Liquid Planner, Oracle, Avante)
• Conducts variance tracking and milestone reporting tied to schedules
• Leads or supports Stage Gate reviews for NPD governance
• Oversees NPD checklists to ensure functional accountability (supply chain, business development, engineering, operations)
• Manages project reporting in BI dashboards (PowerBI)
• Partners with R&D and cross-functional teams to transition concepts into commercial products
• Specific focus on engineering and electromechanical systems (mechanical, HV electrical, digital components)
• Exposure to structured product development methodologies (Stage Gate, AGILE, Lean, SCRUM)

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
• Education reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching
• Variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
• Short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs for certain positions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees