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Title: Project Manager - Hardware manufacturing/prototyping
Location: Sunnyvale, CA or Seattle, WA
Duration: 6 Months
Project Overview
We are seeking a Project Manager to execute work assignments across two critical functions: Vendor Management & Project Outsourcing and Work Management & Fulfillment. This role encapsulates prototype project coordination, vendor communications, production scheduling, and customer fulfillment. You'll receive clear technical direction from Function Coordinators and Specialists while executing established procedures for managing external manufacturing partnerships, coordinating project workflows, and ensuring prototype deliverables reach customers on time and to specification. This role requires someone who thrives on precise execution, understands the urgency of prototype manufacturing timelines(CNC and 3D Printing), and can maintain quality standards while managing multiple concurrent projects with varying technical requirements.
Overall Responsibilities
- Process purchase orders and track order status for outsourced prototype work and materials
- Receive and inspect vendor deliveries against technical specifications and quality standards
- Use basic measurement tools (calipers, micrometers) to verify dimensions and tolerances
- Update vendor tracking systems and databases with delivery status and quality data
- Coordinate shipping logistics for outsourced work (material delivery to vendors, prototype returns)
- File vendor documentation, contracts, and quality records
- Follow up on routine vendor communications as directed by Specialists
- Assist with vendor scorecards and performance data collection
- Communicate technical specifications to vendors
- Report quality issues or delivery problems
Mandatory Skills
- Experience: 1-2 years in manufacturing operations, prototype shops, supply chain coordination, or technical vendor management
- Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, basic GD&T callouts, and manufacturing specifications
- Measurement Skills: Comfortable using basic measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) for quality inspection
- Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail with ability to track multiple projects simultaneously without dropping details
- Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication for vendor coordination and customer updates
- Software Proficiency: Comfortable with order management systems, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a shop floor environment including lifting packages up to 50 lbs
Nice to Have Skills
- Previous experience in CNC machining, prototype manufacturing, or job shop environments
- Knowledge of common machining processes (milling, turning, grinding) and manufacturing terminology
- Experience with 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS) and post-processing techniques
- Familiarity with ERP or job tracking software used in custom manufacturing
- Understanding of shipping considerations for precision parts (moisture control, anti-corrosion, packaging for delicate features)
- Experience coordinating with technical vendors or managing procurement in manufacturing settings
- Exposure to rapid prototyping environments with rush timelines and changing priorities
Compensation:
The estimated pay range for this position is USD $55.00/Hr - USD $65.00/Hr.
Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.
Benefits:
We offer comprehensive benefit options which vary depending on role, location, and employment type. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the specific role during the hiring process.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation