Engineering Project Manager – Product Development, Capital Equipment

Description

Remote in Remote

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to drive execution for a next-generation ophthalmic surgical capital equipment platform focused on advanced cataract and retinal procedures. This role will lead multiple engineering work streams for the platform's accessory portfolio within an FDA-regulated environment, operate alongside other PMs under a Program Lead, and report to the Asset Strategy Lead. The position emphasizes cross-functional coordination, rigorous planning in Planisware, risk management, and adherence to Design Controls and MDR requirements.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $100.00 to $130.00/hr. w2

• Lead planning, scheduling, risk management, and execution for multiple accessory and subsystem work streams supporting the capital equipment platform.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Manage external supplier partnerships and integrations as needed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource plans using Planisware.
• Identify risks, define mitigations, and communicate status and issues to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, MDR requirements, and Design Control processes.
• Align work streams with overall program strategy in partnership with the Program Manager and Asset Strategy Lead.
• Track deliverables, dependencies, and critical path throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support governance forums and prepare project status updates for leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. MBA a plus.
• Minimum 10 years in the Life Sciences industry.
• Proven experience managing New Product Development programs for complex medical devices or capital equipment. Experience in Quality Engineering helpful.
• Deep understanding of FDA regulations, MDR, Design Controls, and product development processes.
• Advanced project management capability with multiple concurrent work streams. PE or PMP desired.
• Hands‑on experience with Planisware for project and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional engineering teams through regulated life cycles.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Nice to have: familiarity with Stage‑Gate and portfolio governance; ophthalmology or surgical capital equipment experience.
• Availability for travel approximately once per month to St. Louis, MO.
• Immediate start preferred. Initial 6‑month contract with likelihood to extend.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. MBA a plus.