Engineering Project Coordinator

📍 On-site | Carlstadt, NJ

💵 Up to $40/hour (contract) | 💼 Up to $115,000/year (permanent)

2-3 years experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Engineering Project Coordinator to lead cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of innovative mechanical and electronic products. This role requires a strong foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience managing complex hardware development projects from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Management

• Lead full lifecycle product development for mechanical and electronic systems

• Apply and adapt project management frameworks (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban) to hardware development

• Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing scope, schedule, and budget

• Coordinate efforts across engineering, design, manufacturing, and QA teams

Technical Coordination

• Facilitate communication between mechanical, electrical, and software teams

• Review and align technical specs, design documents, and test plans with project goals

• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation phases

• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development cycle

Stakeholder Management

• Act as liaison between engineering and executive leadership, sales, marketing, and support

• Present project updates and milestones to senior stakeholders

• Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans

• Collaborate with product management on feature prioritization and roadmaps

Process Improvement & Quality

• Continuously improve engineering workflows and project delivery practices

• Track KPIs for team performance and project success

• Implement documentation, version control, and change management best practices

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred

• Proven experience managing hardware product development projects

• Hands-on use of project management methodologies in engineering environments

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes

• Solid knowledge of electronic systems, circuit design, and embedded development

• Familiarity with software development lifecycles and testing methodologies

• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fabriwin) and electronic design software (e.g., PADs)

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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