Project Manager

Project Manager ($45-52 p.hr)

Sapphire Recruitment is partnering with an innovative advanced technology manufacturer in the Syracuse, NY area to hire a Project Manager.

This role will play a key role in coordinating new product introduction (NPI) projects and managing the transition of electronic products from engineering development into production at an external contract manufacturing facility.

Highlights:

• 1st Shift Schedule (M–F). Hybrid work structure available.
• 6 month contract project assignment.
• Coordinate cross functional engineering and manufacturing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing transfer projects.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, action items, and deliverables.
• Coordinate Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering documentation, technical specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Serve as a liaison between internal engineering teams and overseas contract manufacturing partners.
• Track project progress, resolve outstanding issues, and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Develop and improve standardized manufacturing transfer processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Project management experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Experience with NPI, manufacturing transfers, or contract manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic hardware, PCBs, or electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience coordinating BOMs, technical documentation, and project deliverables.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional technical teams.

Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE