Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting our client near Totowa, NJ in their search for a contract to hire Engineering Project Coordinator. This role will report onsite 5 days per week.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Engineering Project Coordinator to lead cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of innovative mechanical and electronic products. This role requires a strong foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience managing complex hardware development projects from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Management

• Lead full lifecycle product development for mechanical and electronic systems
• Apply and adapt project management frameworks (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban) to hardware development
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordinate efforts across engineering, design, manufacturing, and QA teams

Technical Coordination

• Facilitate communication between mechanical, electrical, and software teams
• Review and align technical specs, design documents, and test plans with project goals
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation phases
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development cycle

Stakeholder Management

• Act as liaison between engineering and executive leadership, sales, marketing, and support
• Present project updates and milestones to senior stakeholders
• Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans
• Collaborate with product management on feature prioritization and roadmaps

Process Improvement & Quality

• Continuously improve engineering workflows and project delivery practices
• Track KPIs for team performance and project success
• Implement documentation, version control, and change management best practices
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
• Proven experience managing hardware product development projects
• Hands-on use of project management methodologies in engineering environments

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Solid knowledge of electronic systems, circuit design, and embedded development
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles and testing methodologies
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fabriwin) and electronic design software (e.g., PADs)

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