Technical Project Manager
Listed on 2026-05-15
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
DMF Lighting designs and builds industry-leading LED lighting that sets the standard for flexibility, performance, and quality. Driven by a passion for innovation, our in-house engineers constantly push the boundaries of lighting. We believe in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that empowers our team to bring creative ideas to life.
DMF Lighting has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Manager
. In this position, you will be a key part of the senior team, bridging the gap between Sales, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Marketing. We are seeking a highly motivated, technically-minded leader who can shape our success by deeply understanding the mechanical and electrical complexities of our products while driving them to successful completion.
- $110,000 to $150,000 annually (depending on experience/knowledge/skills)
- Location:
onsite in Carson, CA
- Technical Project Execution: Take full ownership of projects from Gate 0 (Product Proposal) through Mass Production (MP) and post-mortem, ensuring all technical deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Engineering Integration: Lead technical risk assessments and Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), working closely with Engineering to ensure the "Source of Truth" is maintained in all scope documents.
- Independent Decision-Making: Address technical challenges and obstacles promptly, maintaining project momentum with minimal supervision.
- Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipate potential engineering or manufacturing bottlenecks and develop innovative solutions to ensure smooth progression.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates on project status, technical risks, and milestones to stakeholders, including the COO.
- Resource Management: Efficiently allocate resources and manage cross-functional teams to optimize productivity and project outcomes.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (highly recommended) or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: 4-5 years of proven experience as a Project Manager in hardware development, factory operations, or engineering-focused roles.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience overseeing key projects from initial research through mass production, preferably in LED design or consumer electronics.
- Organizational
Skills:
Proven track record of managing multiple complex technical projects simultaneously. - Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders.
- Software: Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and other project management tools.
- A natural self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, engineering-heavy environment.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for technical accuracy.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle a large variety of technical details.
- Bilingual in English and Chinese is a plus.
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