Project Manager

We are seeking a highly organized and driven Project Manager to support new product development programs within a fast-growing engineering organization. This position will play a critical role coordinating cross-functional teams, managing program schedules, and ensuring successful execution of complex capital equipment projects.

About the Role

The ideal candidate has experience working with engineering-driven products, change management processes, BOMs, and cross-functional project coordination within a manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial equipment, or high-tech environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative organization developing cutting-edge semiconductor process equipment while gaining exposure to the full product development lifecycle.

Location: Plainview, NY
Employment Type: Contract (8 Months)
Industry: Semiconductor Capital Equipment / Advanced Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Support new product development programs involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action items.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Support the full product lifecycle from concept through production release.
• Assist with engineering program budgeting and cost tracking.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as a key interface between:
  • Engineering
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Technology Teams
  • Executive Leadership
• Coordinate communication between internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Drive alignment across teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.

Resource & Change Management

• Support engineering resource planning activities.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and project documentation updates.
• Assist with Bill of Material (BOM) management and tracking.
• Help identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.

Project Execution

• Drive the development, execution, and completion of complex engineering projects.
• Support procurement, manufacturing, and engineering activities throughout project execution.
• Ensure project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined and achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field.
• Experience managing or coordinating engineering or technical projects.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with:
  • Project scheduling
  • Change Orders / ECOs
  • BOM management
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Status reporting and project tracking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, including:
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Project

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, industrial machinery, or automation systems.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical products including:
  • Motors
  • Vacuum pumps
  • Robotics
  • Heaters
  • PLC-controlled systems
  • Instrumentation
• Experience with SAP, ERP, or MRP systems.
• AutoCAD or SolidWorks exposure.
• Knowledge of product development and engineering workflows.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communicator capable of working across technical and non-technical groups.
• Highly organized professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Ability to influence and coordinate teams within a matrix organization.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, contract position based in Plainview, NY, with an anticipated duration of 8 months.