Palomar Products, Inc. · 1 day ago
Engineering Project Manager (onsite)
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expPalomar Products, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and driving engineering activities in support of their development programs. This role involves managing engineering schedules, resources, and capital projects, while collaborating closely with various teams to ensure project visibility and efficiency.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and track integrated engineering schedules across multiple projects in collaboration with Technical Program Managers and technical leads
Partner with Technical Program Managers and Functional Managers to ensure resources are allocated effectively and project milestones are achievable
Coordinate schedule integration between Engineering and Program Management for all programs requiring engineering support
Manage and track engineering tasking, ensuring alignment between functional resource availability and project demand
Provide the VP of Engineering with regular visibility into resource utilization and workload distribution
Help identify capacity gaps and facilitate prioritization discussions across business units
Support the creation, planning, and execution of Engineering CapEx projects, including business cases, cost tracking, and procurement coordination
Work closely with Finance and Operations to monitor budgets, purchase orders, and invoices related to engineering investments
Support the development of proposals by helping generate engineering schedules, work estimates, and labor forecasts
Collaborate with Technical Program Managers and engineering staff to refine technical tasking and ensure proposal inputs are consistent with capacity and capability
Assist the VP of Engineering in overseeing third-party engineering resources, including managing hours, tracking progress, and processing purchase orders
Ensure vendor performance aligns with schedule, budget, and deliverable expectations
Provide periodic reports and presentations to Engineering leadership on project and resource status, risks, and metrics
Promote transparency and communication between Engineering, Program Management, and other departments (Finance, Operations, and Sales)
Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements to project planning, scheduling, and resource tracking practices
Support implementation of standard work practices, tools, and templates to improve Engineering department performance
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Engineering, contributing to continuous improvement and the overall success of the engineering department
Qualification
Required
In-depth knowledge and practical experience in applying Project Management Professional (PMP) principles, techniques, and methodologies to complex, multi-faceted design and development programs
Proven experience with military avionics systems development, particularly in systems with hardware, firmware and software development, and a strong understanding of industry standards and practices, including DO-178, DO-254, and DO-160
Strong leadership abilities, with a track record of effectively managing and mentoring cross-functional teams. Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
Exceptional budgeting and financial management skills, with a proven ability to drive cost containment and optimize program financials while ensuring that all deliverables meet customer requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences, including customers, senior management, and cross-functional teams
Experienced in the proactive management of program risks and opportunities, ensuring the program remains on track and that any potential issues are mitigated before they impact deliverables
In-depth understanding of industry compliance standards and regulations, including military standards, as well as the ability to manage customer and FAA audits effectively
Familiarity with engineering and avionics development, including software, firmware, mechanical, and electronic subsystems, and systems integration
Proficient in MS Project, MS Office Suite, and other project management tools to effectively track and report project performance
5–7 years of engineering project or program coordination experience within aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries
Works independently on small to mid-scale projects. Participates in determining priorities and objectives
Proficient in MS Project and project tracking tools
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
Demonstrates good judgment in balancing priorities and schedules
Effective communicator and collaborator across functions
Data-driven decision maker with basic financial acumen for project tracking
7+ years managing complex engineering projects, with demonstrated leadership in cross-functional coordination
Independently manages multiple large-scale projects. Reviews others' work and provides mentorship to junior project managers
Advanced project planning and risk management skills
Strong experience developing and managing integrated schedules across engineering and program teams
High competency in CapEx project management, budget tracking, and reporting
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams
Data driven decision making
Self-starter with a sense of urgency with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Champions standard work processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US citizen
Preferred
Active security clearance is preferred, or ability to obtain and maintain clearance
Company
Palomar Products, Inc.
Founded in 1970 and located in Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunications systems for airborne and naval military applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase