Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with overseas suppliers, preferably in Asia-Pacific
Knowledge of electrical product development and troubleshooting
Familiarity with ISO quality systems and engineering documentation
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Lead engineering projects from concept to production, managing schedules and issues
Act as liaison with overseas suppliers for sample orders and issue resolution
Support product evaluation by ensuring samples have owners and test plans
Conduct hands-on product testing and troubleshooting in a lab
Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans
Create and maintain engineering documentation and ensure ISO compliance
Analyze returned products to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Highly subsidized medical coverage
Voluntary dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off plus a volunteer day
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts on Maxxima products and entertainment events
Company-sponsored employee events
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the coordination, development, testing, and production launch of our lighting products. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, customer service, OEM customers, and our overseas suppliers to bring products from concept through production while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning projects end-to-end: keeping schedules on track, keeping suppliers and customers informed, getting hands-on in the lab to validate product samples, and growing with an expanding engineering team.
Location: Hauppauge, NY | On-Site Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Responsibilities
Lead assigned engineering projects from concept through production with internal teams, OEM customers, and overseas suppliers, owning schedules, open issues, and follow-through
Serve as a point of contact with overseas suppliers on assigned projects: sample orders, engineering changes, quoting support, shipment tracking, and issue resolution
Support the product evaluation process, ensuring incoming samples have an owner, a test plan, and a documented result
Perform hands-on product testing, sample evaluation, and troubleshooting in a lab environment
Identify project risks early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions with clear options and recommendations
Create and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, product instruction sheets, and technical work instructions; coordinate engineering change documentation and ensure compliance with ISO-controlled documentation requirements
Analyze returned products, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions with suppliers
Provide technical support to Customer Service and manufacturing partners
Provide technical guidance and project support to junior engineers and technicians
Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives, including coordination of hardware, firmware, and software integration efforts
Execute additional engineering projects and responsibilities as assigned to meet company and department objectives
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
Experience communicating and working directly with overseas suppliers, preferably in the Asia-Pacific region
Experience with electrical product development, troubleshooting, product testing, and continuous improvement; able to read schematics and evaluate designs
Knowledge of ISO quality systems and engineering documentation
