Engineering Project Specialist Job at LHH, Carlstadt, NJ

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  • LHH
  • Carlstadt, NJ

Job Description

Engineering Project Coordinator

On-site | Carlstadt, NJ

Up to $40/hour (contract) | Up to $115,000/year when permanent

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Engineering Project Coordinator to lead cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of innovative mechanical and electronic products. This role requires a strong foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience managing complex hardware development projects from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Management

  • Lead full lifecycle product development for mechanical and electronic systems
  • Apply and adapt project management frameworks (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban) to hardware development
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing scope, schedule, and budget
  • Coordinate efforts across engineering, design, manufacturing, and QA teams

Technical Coordination

  • Facilitate communication between mechanical, electrical, and software teams
  • Review and align technical specs, design documents, and test plans with project goals
  • Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation phases
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development cycle

Stakeholder Management

  • Act as liaison between engineering and executive leadership, sales, marketing, and support
  • Present project updates and milestones to senior stakeholders
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans
  • Collaborate with product management on feature prioritization and roadmaps

Process Improvement & Quality

  • Continuously improve engineering workflows and project delivery practices
  • Track KPIs for team performance and project success
  • Implement documentation, version control, and change management best practices
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Proven experience managing hardware product development projects
  • Hands-on use of project management methodologies in engineering environments

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes
  • Solid knowledge of electronic systems, circuit design, and embedded development
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycles and testing methodologies
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fabriwin) and electronic design software (e.g., PADs)

To Apply:

For immediate consideration please email your resume to: christine.kiernan@lhh.com

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Immediate start,

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