Job Description

Job Title: Project Leader I

Duration: 06 Months of contract position (Possible extension)

Shift: Mon to Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Skaneateles, NY 13153 (Hybrid)

Note: We are in the office T/W/Th with the option to work from home on M/F

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for managing design changes and documentation updates needed to support product maintenance. The role requires leading cross-functional teams in engineering assignments and independently planning, executing, and directing engineering projects on a task-by-task basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and implement design changes and documentation updates to support ongoing product maintenance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Independently plan, execute, and oversee engineering projects.
• Utilize SAP for managing part information, product structure, purchase orders, and material tracking.
• Coordinate activities related to PCBA spins and other product-level changes (excluding fabrication or board assembly).
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards, especially within highly regulated environments such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or defense.
• Communicate effectively across teams and with stakeholders in a matrix-managed organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in an engineering or technical role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in projects or as a technical lead.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in a matrix management environment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of various engineering techniques.
• Conceptual understanding of Bills of Material (BOM).
• Experience with modifying tangible products and materials, rather than software-only or IT/cloud/database changes.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet.
• Background in medical device design or development.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries (e.g., medical, pharmaceutical, DOD).
• Understanding of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) processes and change management.

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