Engineering Project Manager

Akkodis is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for a Direct hire job with a client in Wall Township, NJ. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in Manufacturing & Process Engineering, Project Management & Cross-Functional Leadership, Product development team

Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Summary

• The Engineering Project Manager supports the successful launch and industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes. The role coordinates cross-functional engineering activities, develops project and industrialization plans, and ensures readiness for production while meeting customer, quality, safety, cost, and delivery requirements. Key responsibilities include DFM, FMEA/PFMEA, APQP/PPAP, process and tooling development, capacity planning, process improvement, and production line launches.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and industrialization activities for new international programs and product/process launches.
• Develop and maintain project and industrialization schedules to meet customer, safety, quality, and production-readiness requirements.
• Lead and support FMEA/PFMEA activities, workshops, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Program Management, Production, and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and standardization.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and support tooling, equipment, and process design.
• Support APQP, PPAP, capacity reviews, process capability studies, and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Monitor BOM, labor, and manufacturing costs for new programs.
• Support prototype development, testing, new production line launches, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
• Support resolution of safety, quality, customer claims, and audit requirements.
• Present project status, capacity analysis, and technical updates during program reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures during major process or industrial improvements.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering or related experience, preferably involving project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with product development, manufacturing, or project/program management preferred.
• Project Management – Advanced
• Organizational & Time Management – Expert
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Expert
• Attention to Detail – Advanced
• Independent & Teamwork Skills – Expert
• Microsoft Office and Project Management Software – Advanced
• Strong problem-solving, process improvement, and manufacturing knowledge

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

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• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance