Project Engineer (LED Lighting & Electrical Products)

Description We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the coordination, development, testing, and production launch of our lighting products. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, customer service, OEM customers, and our overseas suppliers to bring products from concept through production while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning projects end-to-end: keeping schedules on track, keeping suppliers and customers informed, getting hands-on in the lab to validate product samples, and growing with an expanding engineering team. Location: Hauppauge, NY | On-Site Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Responsibilities Lead assigned engineering projects from concept through production with internal teams, OEM customers, and overseas suppliers, owning schedules, open issues, and follow-throughServe as a point of contact with overseas suppliers on assigned projects: sample orders, engineering changes, quoting support, shipment tracking, and issue resolutionSupport the product evaluation process, ensuring incoming samples have an owner, a test plan, and a documented resultPerform hands-on product testing, sample evaluation, and troubleshooting in a lab environmentIdentify project risks early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions with clear options and recommendationsCreate and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, product instruction sheets, and technical work instructions; coordinate engineering change documentation and ensure compliance with ISO-controlled documentation requirementsAnalyze returned products, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions with suppliersProvide technical support to Customer Service and manufacturing partnersProvide technical guidance and project support to junior engineers and techniciansSupport new product development and continuous improvement initiatives, including coordination of hardware, firmware, and software integration effortsExecute additional engineering projects and responsibilities as assigned to meet company and department objectives Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering disciplineMinimum 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environmentExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with suppliers, customers, and internal teamsExperience communicating and working directly with overseas suppliers, preferably in the Asia-Pacific regionExperience with electrical product development, troubleshooting, product testing, and continuous improvement; able to read schematics and evaluate designsKnowledge of ISO quality systems and engineering documentationStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; comfortable managing multiple concurrent projectsCustomer-focused with a mature, professional presence Preferred Qualifications Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or residential lighting productsFamiliarity with automotive or residential compliance and testing: UL/SAE / DOT / FMVSS-108, photometric testing, IP ratingsExperience with PPAP, APQP, and 8D problem-solving processesWorking knowledge of programming languages such as C or PythonExperience with Altium, MPLAB, LabVIEW, FileMaker Pro, Asana, or similar engineering and project tools Why Join Us 401(k) with company matchHighly subsidized medicalVoluntary dental and vision coverageCompany-paid life insurancePaid time off plus paid volunteer dayEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and healthcare concierge servicesEmployee discounts on Maxxima productsDiscounts on concerts, movies, and theater eventsCompany-sponsored employee events Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Maxxima is a leading manufacturer and supplier of LED lighting technologies with divisions focused in the home lighting and heavy-duty truck markets. We have been in business for over 40 years and we are consistently growing as both the residential and transportation industries continue to depend on us for our innovative, high-quality products. As our company grows, our team is growing right along with it. Maxxima is a division of Panor Corp. We are an equal opportunity employer. Panor Corp. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (including genetic predisposition), age, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other group protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. 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