Diode Dynamics · 10 hours ago
Engineering Project Manager
St Charles, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expDiode Dynamics is a manufacturer of automotive LED lighting and accessories. The Engineering Project Manager will support the planning and execution of engineering projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.
ManufacturingAutomotive
Hiring Manager
Paul J. McCain
Responsibilities
Support Engineering department with management of project planning activities (APQP format) to ensure engineering activities result in high quality outputs and world-class products, within a clearly defined scope and timeframe
Communicate with internal and external parties to collect, define, and document project requirements
Work with individual engineering leaders to plan individual project tasks and gain an understanding of resource requirements. Oversee all projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
Collect and review necessary engineering information to aid in critical design decisions
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule (MS Project), setting milestone dates, and plan individual tasks with Principal Engineers
Prepare a budget for engineering hours and initial materials costs, based on scope of work and resource requirements. Work with the Director of Engineering to review financial goals of the project and sales targets to achieve a positive business case
Lead project review meetings to review progress and status of tasks
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress, including external customers when applicable
Review PPAP documents and validation and verification activities with engineering staff, to ensure complete execution of project requirements which meet original design requirements
Ensure critical projects are delivered on time
Identify constraints within projects that may jeopardize project timeline, and work cross-functionally to resolve them
Work with the Director of Engineering to adjust and add resources strategically to the department, to enable long-term growth of the department
Gather input and feedback from teammates and leadership, and evaluate integration of their ideas to achieve improvements in process
Work with Director of Engineering and Quality teams to ensure adequate personnel resources are assigned for QA and investigations (sustaining activities)
In support of the Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Engineering team, review SKU, subassemblies, and revisions within MRP system (Odoo)
Follow QMS (ISO 9001:2015) processes and requirements for all activities
Work with engineering and test resources to ensure products meet specified compliance and regulatory standards (SAE, FMVSS108, ASTM, etc)
Qualification
Required
Minimum: BS Engineering or related degree
3 years of project management experience is required
Must have personal or professional experience in the automotive industry
Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, optical, electrical, quality, production)
Self-motived, self-starter, ability to complete project goals
Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills to identify and mitigate project risks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Experience with automotive engineering standards and AIAG documents is preferred, including APQP, DFMEA, etc
Experience in LED lighting and automotive manufacturing is highly preferred
Benefits
80% company-paid health, dental, and vision plans effective the 1st of the month after your start date
100% company-paid life insurance and short-term disability plans
401(k): Full match up to 4% salary, eligible after 90 days of employment
Student loan repayment program
Annual $500 product allowance
Onsite fitness center, open 24/7
All major holidays off and paid (9 days per year)
Paid time off and parental leave
Employee profit-sharing plan: Up to 5% of salary as bonus possible, based on financial performance
Company
Diode Dynamics
Automotive Led Lights, Automotive Led Bulbs, Automotive Led Replacement Bulbs, Automotive Led Light Bulbs
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Paul J. McCain
CEO
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