Project Engineer (Contractor) – New Product Development

Job Summary

Client is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer (Contractor) to support New Product Development initiatives.

• This role will support a senior project lead and is responsible for driving day to day execution of assigned project activities, with a strong emphasis on vendor coordination, material procurement, schedule adherence, and cross functional alignment.
• The ideal candidate is a self starter who can take ownership of assigned deliverables, work independently with minimal direction, and proactively resolve issues in a fast paced, regulated medical device environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, communicate, and execute detailed operational plans to complete assigned project deliverables in support of CRM new product development programs.
• Monitor project progress and performance against defined schedules, milestones, and commitments; proactively identify risks, delays, or resource constraints.
• Take ownership of issue resolution by identifying root causes, driving corrective actions, and escalating when appropriate to minimize schedule and cost impacts.

Coordinate vendor activities, including:

• Communicating technical and schedule requirements
• Tracking material availability and delivery timelines
• Holding vendors accountable for meeting agreed upon milestones and quality expectations
• Support material procurement activities by interfacing with Supply Chain and external suppliers to ensure timely availability of components and materials required to meet project needs.
• Identify, secure, and coordinate cross functional resources required to execute project tasks, including R\&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Material Compliance teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, task plans, and status reports using established project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Coordinate engineering documentation and project artifacts in compliance with design control, quality system, and documentation requirements.
• Prepare and present clear, concise project updates to stakeholders, including progress, risks, mitigation plans, and upcoming milestones.
• Support design owners by clarifying design intent and technical requirements when interfacing with vendors or cross functional partners, reducing burden on core design teams.
• Participate in meetings and forums as needed to support project execution, issue resolution, and alignment across functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related discipline).
• 3–5 years of experience supporting engineering or product development projects in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with vendors, engineers, and cross functional partners.
• Proven ability to work independently as a self directed contributor, taking ownership of tasks and determining the best path to execution with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of project management principles and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and design control processes.
• Experience coordinating or managing external vendors or contractors, including schedule tracking and delivery accountability.
• Prior exposure to new product development (NPD) programs.
• Ability to operate effectively in environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities.

Success in This Role

Within the first 6–12 months, success will be demonstrated by:

• Consistent on time delivery of assigned project deliverables
• Positive feedback from project stakeholders and cross functional partners
• Effective management of vendor timelines and material deliveries
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate issues, and proactively drive solutions