Description

Position Summary:

The Engineering Project Manager II is responsible for managing (planning, scheduling, resourcing, monitoring and reporting) product development projects from concept through production/catalog release. The Engineering Project Manager II will also work to oversee multiple projects.

Salary range - $105,000 - $120,000

Job Function:

Work independently or in conjunction with a product design engineer on product development projects and with all associated departments involved in product design, characterization, qualification, and the release to production.

• Accurately define the projects' purpose, scope, objectives (performance, budget, cost, timeline, ROI assessment) and deliverables, including key milestones, project resource requirements, and risk mitigation plans.
• Assist Design Engineers with the planning of new Product Development projects including driving the company's Product Generation Process requirements for each new development.
• Document the status of the work effort relative to the plan using various project tracking tools.
• Work with the Design Engineer to document characterization test plans, and partner with appropriate stakeholders to document product development qualification plans.
• Report project status to the relevant stakeholders and company leadership, and escalate projected challenges and shortfalls in a timely manner to affect the appropriate corrections.
• Responsible for the attainment of the of the project objectives including the review of project deliverables for coverage and quality.
• Work with the department managers of the various functional department to assign resources to the project to successfully achieve the project objectives.
• Partner with Purchasing team to focus on timely and adequate supply of materials for Engineering and Manufacturing Assembly to support deliverables.
• Work with the relevant department supervisors to assign manufacturing and test resources.
• Close projects in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering + 3 years of experience in a related field OR
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering + 1 year of experience in a related field
• Proficient in the use of Project Management, ERP and PLM tools (JIRA, AS400 Smartsheet and/or Arena desirable)
• Strong research, analytical and presentation skills
• Must have experience using Excel for database management (sorting, filtering, processing, categorizing, graphing skills are essential)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time results and be accountable.
• Detail oriented and extremely well organized
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to ITAR compliance

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company's goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession - by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• MS Office skills
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion.