Calling all creatives, solvers, analysts, planners, doers, and visionaries!
East West’s Solutions Engineering team drives growth by partnering with customers, manufacturing sites, and suppliers to bring new products into production. The team blends strong engineering skills, customer focus, and disciplined processes to overcome development challenges and deliver successful outcomes.
JOB SUMMARY
East West is adding a dynamic Project Manager to join their Engineering team to lead cross‑functional product development initiatives from concept through production, partnering closely with customers, engineering teams, and global manufacturing sites to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations. This role drives project planning, risk mitigation, communication, and stakeholder alignment while maintaining detailed documentation and proactively resolving issues to keep programs on track. Serving as the connective point between technical teams and customer needs, the Project Manager ensures smooth execution, strong collaboration, and successful product launches in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
This Atlanta‑based role reports to the Senior Project Manager and offers a hybrid work schedule. If you want a dynamic position with great people and a variety of engaging projects, this could be a great fit.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Development Project Management – 80%
- Lead all engineering aspects of the Solutions Engineering stage‑gate process, working directly with customers to define requirements and preparing internal teams for production at corporate and contract facilities.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute product development projects from kickoff through mass production, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to support project success.
- Partner cross‑functionally with engineering, business development, account management, quality, and global manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and address issues promptly to maintain momentum.
- Track progress, monitor KPIs, and deliver clear, consistent status updates to stakeholders.
- Manage scope changes, evaluate impacts, and communicate adjustments effectively.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, risks, and status reports.
- Ensure adherence to applicable industry standards, regulations, and contractual requirements.
New Product Introduction Systems Administration & Management – 15%
- Lead engineering activities within the NPI process, ensuring requirements are understood and teams are prepared to support production at all facilities.
- Drive continuous improvement within project management and NPI processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Support the creation and implementation of ISO‑compliant processes for NPI.
Culture – 5%
- Model East West’s positive, fair, and collaborative culture—be a culture champion who contributes to a fun, productive work environment.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILLS
- 4-Year Degree in engineering, engineering technology, or experience in an engineering project management role.
- 3-8 years of experience leading cross-functional product development projects.
- PMP or CAPM certification preferred
- Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, and portfolio management software is preferred.
- Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
- Demonstrated success in creatively solving problems.
- Rapid issue resolution and driving consensus among multiple stakeholders.
- Capable of working in a hands-on, fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in a customer-facing engineering service role preferred.
- Professional Spanish is preferred
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities associated with this role and may be amended as required by the company.
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ABOUT US:
East West is a global manufacturing services company focused on the realization of products, from design through distribution. As an integrated team of designers, engineers and specialists in onshore, nearshore, and offshore manufacturing, we offer a seamless path to scale and an exceptional speed-to-market strategy while driving down costs and adhering to the highest quality standards. We are one integrated family, working together to support our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle. We are East West!
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