Manufacturing Project Manager

Echodyne Corp
Kirkland, WA

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with managing cross-functional teams and overseeing manufacturing processes, with a preference for those in the US and experienced in project execution.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of project management experience and a background in manufacturing or supply chain operations
    — “5 or more years of experience in project or program management, administration, or related roles”
  • Individuals who can align projects with strategic organizational goals and manage budgets effectively
    — “The ability to strategically align projects with broader organizational goals”
  • Candidates with experience in leading teams and driving project deliverables through complex processes
    — “Assembling and leading the project team, and communicating with stakeholders”

Things to consider

  • Applicants must be eligible to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations
    — “Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in managing cross-functional teams and project deliverables in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience working with cross functional teams such as Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Warehousing organizations”
  • Highlight your ability to define scope, timelines, and performance metrics for projects
    — “Development of project plans, including scope, timelines, and objectives with defined deliverables and set performance metrics”
  • Showcase your understanding of manufacturing processes and quality assurance in your application materials
    — “Implement and monitor quality assurance processes”
  • Demonstrate your experience with project management tools like MS Project, Jira, or Confluence
    — “Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of MS Project, Jira, Confluence”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • on-time project delivery
  • budget adherence
Typical background
project managementmanufacturing

Skills & requirements

Required

Project PlanningResource ManagementStakeholder CommunicationQuality AssuranceTeam Development

Preferred

Lean ManufacturingContinuous Improvement

Stack & domain

Project ManagementManufacturing ProcessesSupply Chain ManagementInventory ControlMS ProjectJiraConfluenceLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Echodyne Corp via Greenhouse

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our fast-growing team. 

ROLE OVERVIEW

At Echodyne, we believe radar makes the world safer and more secure in the age of autonomy.  We are seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our team, overseeing the successful execution of projects that are assigned by the organization. This includes directing the activities of team members, managing resources, and ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets quality standards.

In this role, you will lead and manage a project through completion, overseeing successful output. This involves defining scope and objectives, managing the project budget and resources, assembling and leading the project team, and communicating with stakeholders. You will monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure the final deliverables while acting as a liaison between the project team, immediate stakeholders, and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop project plans and ensure that all tasks are completed on time and within budget

Create and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets

Monitor project progress and identify areas of risk or opportunity

Manage stakeholders and provide periodic updates

Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts

Ensure that project deliverables are met

Implement and monitor quality assurance processes

Maintain project documents, records, and files

Develop and coach project teams, including providing feedback and guidance

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Development of project plans, including scope, timelines, and objectives with defined deliverables and set performance metrics

Experience working with cross functional teams such as Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Warehousing organizations

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including production lifecycles, shop floor operations, supply chain management, and inventory control

Create and execute work plans, assign tasks to team members and monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed

A strong understanding of managing project costs and financial resources is essential

Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of MS Project, Jira, Confluence

The ability to strategically align projects with broader organizational goals

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 

(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) 

Experience with manufacturing processes

Experience with production facility expansion

Manufacturing-specific knowledge of concepts like continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Control is highly valued

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s Degree, or industry/military equivalent progressive experience

5 or more years of experience in project or program management, administration, or related roles

PMP certification is a plus

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.The expected annual salary range for this role is$104,030—$155,839 USDIf your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

Generous Benefits:

Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 

Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA

Virtual Care – 98Point6

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)

Travel Assistance Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Program

Commuter Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

Source: Echodyne Corp careers (Greenhouse)

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