Engineering Project Manager I/II
Description
Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.
Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.
Position Summary:
Engineering Project Manager I/II leads cross-functional product development initiatives from concept through production and catalog release. This role builds strong internal and external partnerships to deliver high-quality RF & Microwave solutions, drives structured project planning and execution, and manages multiple concurrent programs. The position applies sound judgment, prioritization, and creative problem-solving to navigate ambiguity, mitigate risk, and consistently deliver projects on schedule, and within scope.
Salary Range - $80,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Function:
- Works independently or in conjunction with Product Design Engineers, Supply Chain, and Quality on product development projects.
- Works cross-functionally with all associated departments involved in product design, characterization, qualification, and the release to production and/or the release to website.
- Leadership in managing a team of Project Managers (direct reports, as required) and Engineers (indirect reports) through example, transparent communication and negotiation.
- Works to develop productive working relationships through networking with senior staff in the sister organizations and other organizations both within and outside of Mini-Circuits.
Project Definition:
- Accurately define the project purpose, scope, and objectives (performance, budget, cost, timeline, ROI assessment, the project budget, project deliverables and key milestones and project resource requirements. A drive to phase gate completion
- Project Definition includes the agreement and commitments from the supporting functional departments to the project objectives.
Project Planning Work and Resource Allocation:
- Lead the Project Management Team to ensure the cross-functional engineers follow the planning requirements of new Product Development projects (i.e. the assignment of milestones, schedules, budgets, product costs, deliverables, risks and mitigation plans, and resources constraints).
Project monitoring, Reporting and Escalation:
- On a regular basis, document the status of the work effort relative to the agreed-upon plan in the Mini-Circuits Project Generation Process (PGP).
- Executes projects in accordance with established procedures and guidelines (opening, closing, data tracking integrity).
- Develops and clearly communicates project objectives cross-functionally. Reporting includes escalation of projected project shortfalls in a timely manner to affect the appropriate corrections.
Project Performance:
- Responsible for the attainment of the project objectives including the review of project deliverables for coverage and quality.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Partners with the managers of Procurement, Manufacturing Process Engineering, and Test Engineering to achieve timely execution for engineering design, pre-production, test, and qualification.
- Lead the compliance efforts regarding documentation standards for the engineering process to allow successful results for internal and external audits.
- Accountable for successfully closing projects in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
- Take proactive steps to address risks/opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Documenting and implementing lessons learned from closed projects.
- Accountable for defining cross-functional team responsibilities, setting goals, and overseeing the success of the team.
The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.
Qualifications:
I/II Designation depends on level of experience and technical skill to be evaluated by hiring manager.
- BS Electrical Engineering with 3 years related experience OR;
- MS Electrical Engineering with 1 years related experience with RF or Microwave industries
- Strong research, analytical, and presentation skills.
- Experienced in the use of Project Management, ERP, and PLM tools (JIRA, Smartsheet, and/or Arena desirable).
- Experienced using Excel for database management (sorting, filtering, processing, categorizing, and graphing skills are essential).
- Experienced using PowerPoint for generating engineering, sales, and marketing presentations. Graphing skills are essential.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
- Capable of determining methods and procedures on new assignments and capable of coordinating activities of cross-functional personnel (Team Lead).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to ask questions, articulate customer requests, and report back to the Mini-Circuits team.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time results and be accountable.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, lead, and get results through others.
- Strong team player.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cultural Focus:
- Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
- Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
- Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
- Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
- Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
- Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
- Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect
Additional Requirements/Skills:
- Must be a US citizen or US permanent resident.
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
- Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(K) to eligible employees.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401(K) and Profit-Sharing Programs
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employer-Sponsored Wellness Plans
- Commuter Benefits
- Hospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Benefit Advocate & Employee Assistance Program
Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.
Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.