Senior Engineering Project Manager - Midtronics : Job Details

Location: Willowbrook, IL

Job Id:516

# of Openings:1

$120,000 - $130,000

Join the team at Midtronics, where innovation drives everything we do. As the global leader in automotive battery diagnostics and service, we're at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, creating cutting-edge solutions that power the future of transportation. At Midtronics, you'll have the opportunity to work with passionate experts, solve real-world challenges, and shape the future in a rapidly evolving and growing industry.

Midtronics is always on the lookout for talented professionals. Our Engineering Project Manager position will perform all project management related tasks for the Global Platform development team. In this role, the individual will act as a technical leader, owning the schedule, managing risks, track tasks, and ensuring every project is delivered on time with quality. In addition, interfacing with product management, sales, and customers is required for this role to ensure our customers' needs are met. This position is a precursor to Lead and/or Supervisory positions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Own project budget, schedule and overall project outcomes.
• Coordinate and monitor projects from initiation through delivery.
• Drive Hardware and Software proof of concept, design and development projects
• Gather required data from end-users to evaluate and align on Goals, Objectives and Scope
• Facilitate collaboration between departments to ensure that all targets and requirements are met.
• Ensure projects are completed on scope, schedule and budget with quality by keeping teams accountable to project goals.
• Perform all project management related tasks for global product design and development teams.
• Manage Risks and Issues
• Create, track and measure KPIs and Metrics
• Interface with product management, sales, and customers to ensure our customers' needs are met.

• BS in Engineering or related required, MS a plus
• 5+ years' experience in Engineering project management
• PMP certification is a plus
• Hands on electronics development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience with both Hardware and Software design and development
• Experience working with Supply Chain teams
• Extensive experience creating a detailed schedule, managing projects, and related project management functions
• Detailed knowledge of waterfall and Agile design methodologies and all aspects of product design process
• Experience with presenting to executive leadership and clearly communicating the status of projects
• Ability to establish/revise/execute process change to gain engineering efficiency as well as identify opportunities for improvement.
• Leadership qualities to work with cross functional teams, vendors, customers across the globe
• Ownership behaviors to gather input and feedback from all stakeholders to arrive at consensus and common goals
• Knowledge of cars and the automotive industry a plus
• Understanding of manufacturing and creation of marketing materials a plus

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; Life & Disability Insurance at no Additional Cost; 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match; Annual Bonus & Profit-Sharing Opportunities; Generous Vacation & Holiday Schedules; Reimbursement for Continuing Education & 50% of Textbook costs; Onsite Wellness Screening & Flu Shots; Subsidized Health Club Memberships; Auto Supplier Discounts; Free Charging Stations for Plug-In Hybrids & EVs in Parking Lot; Monthly Employee Meeting/Lunch; Friday Breakfasts; Annual Picnic, Holiday and other events.

ABOUT US:

Midtronics manufacturers advanced cutting-edge battery testing and charging equipment incorporating wireless communication and data analytics for traditional 12V, 24V, and high-voltage EV batteries for emerging Electric Vehicle platforms. Midtronics is a fast-growing company with an energetic, passionate, and innovative leadership team. As the world is determined to reduce carbon emissions and improve vehicle safety, the rapid evolution of the transportation industry – from electrification and connectivity to autonomous vehicles — Midtronics, is a committed partner in developing superior battery management solutions to meet those exciting challenges in the years ahead.