Job Description

We're looking for a

Technical Project Manager

to lead the execution of complex new product development (NPD) initiatives in a highly technical, cross-disciplinary environment. This role is the critical interface between external customers and internal teams--including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain, and Account Management--ensuring seamless project delivery from concept through production release.
The ideal candidate is not just a coordinator but a technical lead who thrives at the intersection of innovation, execution, and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Define and Scope Projects:

Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define project scope, technical requirements, deliverables, and timelines.

Resource Planning:

Forecast and allocate technical and operational resources required to meet project goals efficiently.

Customer-Facing Project Leadership:

Serve as the single point-of-contact for customers throughout the development cycle; translate evolving customer requirements into actionable internal workstreams.

Cost Management:

Monitor and communicate cost estimates and updates, including real-time tracking of materials, labor, and design changes that impact final pricing.

Quote Management:

Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure customer quotes are accurate, timely, and reflect evolving project requirements.

Purchase Order Tracking:

Liaise with Account Management to ensure all customer POs are accurately tracked, updated, and aligned with project milestones.

Design Review Facilitation:

Lead formal design reviews at each development phase; document outcomes and assign follow-ups to ensure technical alignment and risk mitigation.

Issue Resolution:

Maintain a live project issue tracker, resolving open items with internal and customer stakeholders to ensure a clean handoff into released production.

Schedule Development:

Build and maintain detailed project schedules using modern PM tools, proactively identifying critical path activities and potential delays.

Reporting and Communication:

Deliver consistent, data-driven updates to executive and technical stakeholders; adjust strategies and timelines as needed based on risk and performance metrics.

Risk Management:

Continuously assess project risks--technical, operational, and financial--and implement corrective actions to mitigate impact.

Performance Optimization:

Use KPIs and post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement in project planning and execution methodologies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline 5-8 years of technical project management experience, ideally in a regulated, manufacturing or product development environment

PMP certification

or equivalent project management credential strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary projects through the full product lifecycle--from concept to production Strong working knowledge of

project management platforms

and

collaboration tools

(e.g., MS Project) Proven problem-solving acumen and a systems-thinking mindset Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across both technical and non-technical teams Strong organizational skills with a bias for action and delivery Non-remote position; Must be able to work out of our state-of-the-art facility in Torrance, CA

Company Benefits

401K plan Medical insurance Paid Time-Off, Sick Leave, and Company Holidays * Bonus program