Engineering Project Manager I

Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

The Engineering Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for leading and managing the planning, execution, and delivery of the Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) Business Unit (BU) projects within scope, budget, and timeline. The EPM will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, product engineers, and stakeholders, to ensure project objectives are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Salary Range: $75,000-90,000

Job Function:

• Leading and coordinating task assignments to stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams to attain project goals within time and budget constraints
• Attain and monitor the Business Unit KPIs related to catalog releases, final design reviews, application requests and others intended to set a high quality of service to both internal and external customers
• Develop project plans, appropriately manage resources, track progress, identify risk mitigation tactics and ensure effective communication amongst all project participants
• Manage project timelines and budgets
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and Company policies
• Contribute to product development process improvements aimed at achieving higher productivity and efficiency in the operations

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 engineering (e.g., Electrical, Software, Mechanical, etc.) or a related technical field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• 3-5 years of project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, electronics, or similar technical environment.
• Lead and coordinate product release activities, ensuring that key deliverables, design reviews, documentation, approvals, and stakeholder communications are completed on schedule.
• Monitor and report project-related KPIs, such as catalog release performance, application request response times, design review completion, schedule adherence, and overall project execution metrics. Risk and Issue Management
• Support the identification of project risks and issues, help drive mitigation plans, and escalate roadblocks as needed to maintain project objectives and timelines. Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and project management best practices aimed at enhancing cycle time, quality, predictability, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, resources and budgets effectivelyExperience working with cross-functional teams, including design, development, procurement and quality assurance.
• Proficient in the use of Project Management, ERP and PLM tools (JIRA, Smartsheet and/or Arena desirable).
• Proficient in the use of Excel for database management (sorting, filtering, processing, categorizing, graphing skills are essential).
• Proficient in the use of PowerPoint for generating Engineering, Sales and Marketing presentations.Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance processes
• Strong research, analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to interface with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, especially under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to manage stakeholders’ expectations and resolve issues efficiently.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and effectively work with diverse teams across different regions

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
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required

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.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.