Engineering Project Manager

BASIC FUNCTION

The Engineering Project Coordinator leads cross-functional engineering execution from concept through launch, ensuring delivery of defined engineering deliverables (requirements, design outputs, verification/validation evidence, and manufacturing readiness) that are on-time and on-schedule. This role is accountable for integrating technical plans across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls/firmware as applicable), aligning resources and dependencies, and driving disciplined engineering execution across global and regional teams.

This role is accountable for:

• Providing informal leadership to align engineering disciplines and cross-functional partners on technical scope, priorities, and delivery timing;
• Driving decisions and accountability to meet NPD engineering deliverables;
• Promoting accountability for engineering milestone commitments and timely completion of NPD Engineering deliverables;
• Championing consistent engineering execution practices (requirements management, configuration/change control, RAID, and stage-gate evidence) to enable predictable delivery across regions and programs;
• Providing clear, timely reporting of engineering progress and readiness (milestones, test status, open issues, key decisions), including schedule, scope, risks, and actions;
• Driving technical risk management and change control (e.g., engineering change requests/orders as applicable) to protect timeliness, performance, and deliverable quality.

Specific Responsibilities

Engineering Technical & Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Provide informal leadership to align engineering disciplines and cross-functional partners on technical scope, priorities, and delivery timing;
• Drive decisions and accountability to meet NPD engineering deliverables;
• Promote accountability for engineering milestone commitments and timely completion of NPD Engineering deliverables;
• Champion consistent engineering execution practices (requirements management, configuration/change control, RAID, and stage-gate evidence) to enable predictable delivery across regions and programs;
• Provide clear, timely reporting of engineering progress and readiness (milestones, test status, open issues, key decisions), including schedule, scope, risks, and actions;
• Drive technical risk management and change control (e.g., engineering change requests/orders as applicable) to protect timeliness, performance, and deliverable quality.

Engineering Execution & Controls:

• Create and maintain the integrated engineering plan (requirements, design outputs, verification/validation plan, and launch readiness evidence) with clear deliverables, owners, and acceptance criteria;
• Maintain the integrated master schedule, manage dependencies, and track critical path activities; drive recovery plans when milestones are at risk;
• Run engineering governance routines (weekly execution reviews, design/test readiness reviews, gate evidence reviews) and maintain dashboards that provide visibility to milestone health, technical risks, and decisions;
• Continuously improve the engineering execution system (standard work for planning, reviews, risk management, and evidence capture) to increase predictability, speed, and delivery quality across the engineering portfolio.

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, deploy, and continuously improve Engineering Project Management processes, standards, and guidelines that enable consistent global execution and accelerate NPD delivery;
• Create and maintain Engineering Project Management standard work (templates, checklists, guidance) for charters, schedules, cost tracking, risk logs, and status reporting;
• Partner with Engineering leads and functional stakeholders to review milestone/gate readiness criteria and ensure consistent application across regions and programs;
• Define and track project performance metrics (schedule adherence, cost variance, milestone predictability) and drive lessons learned to improve future execution;
• Coach teams on Engineering Project Management expectations and tools; contribute to training materials and communities of practice to strengthen project execution capability;
• Document and publish guidelines, playbooks, and self-service resources (e.g., job aids, user guides) to enable consistent adoption of Engineering Project Management standards.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering degree strongly preferred (or equivalent experience in a technical discipline);
• 5+ years of project leadership experience, preferably in engineering and/or NPD, with demonstrated results in schedule management, cost/budget oversight, and cross-functional execution;
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence (informal leadership), build networks, and partner with key stakeholders to deliver commitments in a matrixed, global environment;
• Working knowledge of engineering development workflows and tools (e.g., requirements and test tracking, configuration/change control, and schedule/cost controls) and the ability to translate technical status into executive-ready reporting;
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed to support global and regional projects.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.

Salary Range

The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. The Salary range for this position is $76,550.00-$96,050.00.

About Us

Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.