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The Project Manager will be crucial in bringing structure and efficiency to our fast-paced hardware development and manufacturing readiness initiatives. This role is focused on managing multiple projects that span the full product development cycle, from initial concept and design through prototyping, validation, and establishing the pathway for vertically-integrated mass production. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who understands the complexities of taking a technical product end-to-end and has a strong foundation in a technical discipline.\nKey Duties and Responsibilities\nEstablish and maintain structure across numerous parallel prototyping and manufacturing preparation projects, guiding them from initial design through build, validation, and preparation for large-scale production.\nDevelop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies for mechanical, electrical, and hardware-focused build initiatives.\nLead cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and external partners, ensuring clear communication, alignment on goals, and timely milestone achievement.\nProactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks inherent in a rapid-prototyping and manufacturing readiness environment, developing contingency plans as necessary.\nDrive continuous improvement in project management processes and tools specifically suited for prototyping cycles and transition to production.\nApply a foundational understanding of hardware design, mechanical engineering, or electrical systems to effectively scope work, challenge assumptions, and communicate with technical teams.\nAct as a critical link to Supply Chain and Logistics, coordinating with procurement and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of components, materials, and services for prototype builds and pilot runs.\nManage the Bill of Materials (BOM) process for projects across all stages, ensuring accuracy and preparing documentation for eventual transfer to mass production.\nOversee project execution within our manufacturing and lab facilities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.\nQualifications\n5+ years of demonstrable experience as a Project Manager managing technical projects, ideally within the energy, aerospace, automotive, or complex industrial hardware sectors.\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial), or a related technical field. 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