Engineering Project Manager - Hardware Product Development

Overview

Join a growing and innovative engineering team where you’ll lead the end-to-end execution of complex hardware development projects. This role is ideal for experienced Project Managers who excel at cross-functional coordination, ensuring timely delivery of physical product development from concept to manufacturing. You’ll serve as the central point of accountability, working with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to align engineering execution with business objectives.

Job Highlights

• Monthly Rate:

  USD 1530

• Number of Paid Hours Per Week:

  Full-time (40 hours)

• Schedule:

  Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST (with 1 hour unpaid break)

• Work Arrangement:

  Work from home

• Contract:

  Independent Contractor

• Side Note:

  Since this is a permanent work-from-home position and the arrangement is that of an “Independent Contractor,” the selected candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

Responsibilities

Planning & Roadmapping

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with business and engineering leadership.
• Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps, schedules, and resource allocation plans.
• Break down complex hardware programs into actionable milestones, ensuring feasibility and clarity across functions.

Execution & Coordination

• Drive day-to-day project execution, ensuring progress is tracked and dependencies are actively managed.
• Coordinate design reviews, prototype builds, testing cycles, and iteration planning.
• Facilitate collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and operations/manufacturing teams.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of blockers and risks.

Communication & Reporting

• Act as the central communication hub between engineering, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Deliver clear, regular project updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Document key decisions, design changes, and lessons learned to improve future projects.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify and assess project risks early, developing and driving mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with product quality standards, reliability goals, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage scope changes and prevent scope creep through structured change control processes.

Resource & Process Management

• Collaborate with leadership to allocate resources effectively across competing priorities.
• Implement and refine project management frameworks (Agile, Stage-Gate, or hybrid) tailored to hardware development.
• Champion continuous improvement in workflows, project tracking, and cross-team alignment.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally within hardware product development (consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, robotics, or similar).
• Proven track record managing cross-functional engineering projects from concept through production.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles, including prototyping, testing, validation, and manufacturing transfer.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and embedded software engineering processes.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project) and documentation systems.
• Solid grasp of Agile, Stage-Gate, or hybrid project management frameworks.

Soft Skills

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to balance technical detail with executive-level reporting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive accountability across diverse teams.

Preferred

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification.
• Experience with regulated industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices).
• Background in supplier and vendor management for hardware production.

Independent Contractor Perks

• With HMO Coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Steady freelance job

Reminder

APPLICATIONS WITH COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PRIORITIZED.

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