Engineering Project Manager Job Angola area,Indiana USA,Engineering

Indiana Marine Product is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead and manage projects within our electrical assembly and wire harness manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical system design and manufacturing processes, with the ability to drive projects from concept through production launch while meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for new product introductions (NPI), product changes, and process improvement initiatives
Coordinate cross-functional teams including project engineers, production & prototype teams, and material sourcing
Interface with customer engineering teams on collaborative development programs
Work with CAD software to design and create wire harness prints, schematics, and electro-mechanical assembly drawings
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgets
Manage design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews and ensure engineering designs align with assembly capabilities
Oversee tooling, fixtures, and equipment procurement required for electrical assembly production
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and design issues, working closely with quality and engineering teams
Collaborate with supply chain on component sourcing, lead times, and BOMs to support production schedules
Oversee and track project KPIs
Provide general technical engineering expertise to the engineering team
Participate in and lead engineering and product development process improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience leading product development and engineering programs in the marine, RV or on-highway vehicle markets
Solid understanding of electrical assembly processes including wire harness, battery management systems, electronic panel assembly, and testing
Familiarity with ABYC standards
Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent
A strong understanding of new product development processes; exposure to APQP, FMEA, and control plan development is a plus
Strong ability to create, read and interpret electrical schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings

Preferred Skills

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar
Strong familiarity with vehicle CAN-based electrical systems including NMEA 2000, J1939, or similar
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
Background in APQP, FMEA, and control plan development
Familiarity with automated test equipment (ATE) and in-circuit testing (ICT)

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