Job Type
Full-time
Description
Maxxima is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering projects, guide technical talent, and support product development across our residential (MaxximaStyle) and heavy-duty transportation (Maxxima) LED lighting and electrical product divisions.
This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining hands-on technical knowledge with project leadership. Working closely with the Senior Project Engineer, company leadership, and cross-functional teams, you will oversee project execution, establish priorities, coordinate resources, develop engineering talent, and help bring products from concept through production.
We are looking for a strong communicator and problem-solver who takes ownership, keeps projects moving, and can effectively coordinate people, priorities, and deadlines.
Location: Hauppauge, NY | On-site
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (occasional early-morning or evening calls to accommodate China and Taiwan business hours)
Travel: Occasional international travel to supplier facilities may be required
Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000/yr.
Key Responsibilities: - Engineering Project & Team Leadership: Lead projects from concept through production; establish priorities, delegate assignments, coordinate resources, resolve roadblocks, and oversee the performance and development of engineers and technicians.
- Cross-Functional Project Execution: Partner with the Senior Project Engineer across residential and heavy-duty transportation divisions, coordinating with Customer Service, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing, Import, Sales, and Warehouse on product development, purchasing, launches, inventory, production, and customer support
- Project Reporting & Communication: Keep leadership, customers, suppliers, and internal teams informed of project status, timelines, engineering changes, risks, delays, and resource needs.
- Supplier & Project Coordination: Coordinate with overseas suppliers, particularly in China and Taiwan, on product samples, quotations, engineering changes, shipments, technical issues, and project timelines
- Product Development & Technical Support: Coordinate product development, evaluations, and testing; troubleshoot technical issues, investigate returned products, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement
- ISO 9001, Training & Documentation: Maintain engineering training records, onboarding materials, controlled documentation, and engineering change records; support ISO 9001 audits, compliance, and corrective actions
Requirements & Qualifications: - Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of engineering experience in product development, manufacturing, or production, including experience leading engineering projects and supervising, managing, or coordinating technical personnel
- Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, customers, and overseas suppliers, preferably in the Asia-Pacific region
- Ability to prepare project reports, communicate risks, and recommend solutions
- Demonstrated ability to delegate work, prioritize competing demands, monitor progress, provide feedback, and support employee development and accountability
- Experience with electrical product development, testing, troubleshooting, and design evaluation; ability to read electrical schematics
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, quality systems, engineering documentation, and change control
- Strong project management, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with residential lighting, automotive, commercial vehicle, or heavy-duty transportation products
- Experience supporting ISO 9001 audits, training records, and corrective actions
- Familiarity with UL, SAE, DOT, FMVSS 108, photometric testing, and IP ratings
- Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, or 8D problem-solving
- Working knowledge of C or Python and tools such as Altium, MPLAB, LabVIEW, FileMaker Pro, or Asana
Benefits & Perks: - Paid time off plus a company-sponsored volunteer day
- Highly subsidized medical coverage with concierge service
- Dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance
- Company-sponsored basic life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Optional pet and legal insurance
- Company events and employee engagement activities
Ready to make an impact? Bring your engineering expertise and leadership to a growing team. Lead projects, develop talent, and help bring innovative products from concept to successful launch while advancing Maxxima's continued growth.
Join Maxxima and become part of a collaborative team where your contributions are valued, your ideas are encouraged, and you have the opportunity to grow alongside an established, expanding company on Long Island, NY.
