Technical Project Manager - Product Development & Manufacturing

Eagle Wireless•Solon, OH

10d

About The Position

Eagle Wireless is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering and manufacturing projects for electronic devices and cellular communication modules. The role drives projects from concept through design, validation, manufacturing launch, and full-scale production, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and production schedules. The Technical Project Manager coordinates Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Software teams to deliver hardware products in a highly automated Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing environment. The position manages New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, project risks and resources, product lifecycle changes, and communications with stakeholders and leadership. It also supports continuous improvement in project execution, operational efficiency, and product launches.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Project Management, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of technical project management experience supporting engineering or manufacturing organizations.
Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects involving hardware development and manufacturing.
Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and New Product Introduction (NPI).
Experience managing complex project schedules, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including automated production environments and electronics manufacturing.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project management tools, AutoCAD, NavisWorks, and Revit.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
Experience supporting Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing and PCB assembly operations.
Experience with electronic devices, cellular communication modules, IoT products, or embedded systems.
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testability (DFT).
Construction management, installation, and commissioning experience managing capital equipment implementation and manufacturing automation projects.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Agile project methodologies.
Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains.
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional product development and manufacturing projects from concept through commercialization and production.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
Coordinate engineering activities across Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation, Manufacturing, and Software teams.
Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and transition products from prototype builds to full-scale automated manufacturing.
Facilitate project planning, design reviews, technical reviews, and executive status meetings.
Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and key performance indicators, driving accountability across functional teams.
Coordinate supplier activities, equipment procurement, manufacturing readiness, and production launch schedules.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering to prepare production lines, SMT equipment, automated assembly systems, and test equipment for product launches.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
Support engineering change management, product revisions, and configuration management throughout the product lifecycle.
Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to help ensure products meet applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and project communications for leadership and stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve project execution, operational efficiency, and product launch success.