Project Manager

• Establish and maintain structure across numerous parallel prototyping and manufacturing preparation projects, guiding them from initial design through build, validation, and preparation for large-scale production. • Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies for mechanical, electrical, and hardware-focused build initiatives. • Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and external partners, ensuring clear communication, alignment on goals, and timely milestone achievement. • Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks inherent in a rapid-prototyping and manufacturing readiness environment, developing contingency plans as necessary. • Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and tools specifically suited for prototyping cycles and transition to production. • Apply a foundational understanding of hardware design, mechanical engineering, or electrical systems to effectively scope work, challenge assumptions, and communicate with technical teams. • Act as a critical link to Supply Chain and Logistics, coordinating with procurement and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of components, materials, and services for prototype builds and pilot runs. • Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) process for projects across all stages, ensuring accuracy and preparing documentation for eventual transfer to mass production. • Oversee project execution within our manufacturing and lab facilities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a Project Manager managing technical projects, ideally within the energy, aerospace, automotive, or complex industrial hardware sectors. • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial), or a related technical field. A Master's degree or PMP certification is a plus. • Direct experience operating in a rapid prototyping, low-volume manufacturing, or pilot production environment is essential. • Proven ability to manage the supply chain and logistics aspects of technical projects, including vendor management, procurement scheduling, and materials flow. • Hands-on experience with project management tools and an ability to use Microsoft Excel for project management. • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple small, build-focused projects simultaneously. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing without direct authority and building trust across technical and non-technical teams. • A builder and problem-solver mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and adapting to changes in scope or direction inherent in iterative hardware development.