Senior Engineering Project Manager at Aperia Technologies Inc

San Mateo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Readiness, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Communication, Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Data-Driven Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Design for Manufacturability, Process Validation, Production Ramp-Up

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

Aperia is unlocking a new era of efficiency and sustainability for commercial vehicle fleets, by developing innovative hardware and data analytics solutions. Inventors of the award- winning and disruptive Halotm Automatic Tire Inflator, and the cloud delivered Halo Connect tire analytics platform. Aperia saves fleets thousands of hours of down-time every week, reduces the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the freight industry. Join us as we expand our product offering and take the next steps on our journey toward bringing the "backbone of our economy" into the automation age. Your Role We are unable to sponsor H-1B, F-1 OPT, and STEM OPT extension at this time. This is an opportunity for an experienced Sr. Engineering Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the launch of new designs and products into our manufacturing plant. From concept through full-scale production, you will lead cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution, on-time delivery, and operational excellence. Your expertise in project management, process engineering, and manufacturing readiness will directly contribute to the success of our product launches and the growth of our business. As we are rapidly expanding our products and market coverage, this role has the potential to scale into managing several medium size projects and/or products based on business needs. In a dynamic, hands-on environment, you will collaborate closely with design and manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations teams. You will be a trusted leader who drives alignment, solves complex problems, and ensures that every new product launch meets cost, quality, and schedule targets. This is an onsite role. Your Responsibilities Lead end-to-end project management for new product introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring readiness of production processes, equipment, tooling, and documentation. Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines; identify and mitigate risks proactively to meet launch milestones. Facilitate clear communication and alignment across design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to resolve technical and operational challenges. Spearhead the planning and execution of key design activities, including the development of drawings, DFMEAs, and DVP&R documentation, in alignment with project requirements. Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and process capability improvements to ensure robust, cost-effective, and scalable production processes. Monitor pilot builds, process validation, and ramp-up activities; report on production performance and implement corrective actions as needed. Coordinate with the manufacturing engineering team to ensure that work instructions and quality standards are in place before launch. Serve as the point of contact for stakeholders and management, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and performance metrics. Continuously identify and implement process improvements to optimize future launches and reduce time to market. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 7–10 years of experience in project management, design, and/or manufacturing engineering, with a strong focus on new product launches in a plant environment. Proven success managing complex projects involving cross-functional teams, tight deadlines, and multiple stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment commissioning, process validation, and production ramp-up. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence across all levels of the organization. Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Pay Range: $150,000 - $180,000 *Base salary only. Salary is dependent on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience and location. **Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, stipends, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability insurance.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for new product introduction projects, ensuring readiness of production processes and equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and solve complex problems for successful product launches.