Manufacturing Project Manager

Kirkland , United States

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Lead cross-functional teams to oversee project scope, budget, and timelines, while ensuring quality standards and delivering innovative manufacturing solutions using advanced radar technology.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


At Echodyne, we believe radar makes the world safer and more secure in the age of autonomy.  We are seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our team, overseeing the successful execution of projects that are assigned by the organization. This includes directing the activities of team members, managing resources, and ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets quality standards. 

In this role, you will lead and manage a project through completion, overseeing successful output. This involves defining scope and objectives, managing the project budget and resources, assembling and leading the project team, and communicating with stakeholders. You will monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure the final deliverables while acting as a liaison between the project team, immediate stakeholders, and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop project plans and ensure that all tasks are completed on time and within budget
  • Create and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets
  • Monitor project progress and identify areas of risk or opportunity
  • Manage stakeholders and provide periodic updates
  • Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts
  • Ensure that project deliverables are met
  • Implement and monitor quality assurance processes
  • Maintain project documents, records, and files
  • Develop and coach project teams, including providing feedback and guidance

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Development of project plans, including scope, timelines, and objectives with defined deliverables and set performance metrics
  • Experience working with cross functional teams such as Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Warehousing organizations
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including production lifecycles, shop floor operations, supply chain management, and inventory control
  • Create and execute work plans, assign tasks to team members and monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed
  • A strong understanding of managing project costs and financial resources is essential
  • Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of MS Project program/project management software
  • The ability to strategically align projects with broader organizational goals

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
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In this role, you will build many of the skills listed below. Previous experience in one or more of these areas is preferred but not required.) 

  • Experience with production facility expansion
  • Manufacturing-specific knowledge of concepts like continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Control is highly valued

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree, or industry/military equivalent progressive experience
  • 5 or more years of experience in project or program management, administration, or related roles

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is $101,000 - $151,300 annually.

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Other Benefit: Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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