Project Manager I

Join us as a Project Manager. We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead vendor management, project outsourcing, and fulfillment. Your focus will be on coordinating prototypes, managing vendor communication, scheduling production, and ensuring timely, quality delivery, especially for CNC and 3D printing projects. Guided by our technical team, you'll execute established processes to keep projects on track and meet strict deadlines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and skilled at managing multiple technical projects simultaneously.

Primary Activities

• Process purchase orders and track order status for outsourced prototype work and materials.
• Receive and inspect vendor deliveries against technical specifications and quality standards.
• Use basic measurement tools (calipers, micrometers) to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Update vendor tracking systems and databases with delivery status and quality data.
• Coordinate shipping logistics for outsourced work (material delivery to vendors, prototype returns).
• File vendor documentation, contracts, and quality records.
• Follow up on routine vendor communications as directed by specialists.
• Assist with vendor scorecards and performance data collection.
• Communicate technical specifications to vendors.
• Report quality issues or delivery problems.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years in manufacturing operations, prototype shops, supply chain coordination, or technical vendor management.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, basic GD&T callouts, and manufacturing specifications.
• Measurement Skills: Comfortable using basic measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) for quality inspection.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to track multiple projects simultaneously without dropping details.
• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication for vendor coordination and customer updates.
• Software Proficiency: Comfortable with order management systems, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a shop floor environment, including lifting packages to 50 lbs.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in CNC machining, prototype manufacturing, or job shop environments.
• Knowledge of common machining processes (milling, turning, grinding) and manufacturing terminology.
• Experience with 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS) and post-processing techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP or job tracking software used in custom manufacturing.
• Understanding of shipping considerations for precision parts (moisture control, anti-corrosion, packaging for delicate features).
• Experience coordinating with technical vendors or managing procurement in manufacturing settings.
• Exposure to rapid prototyping environments with rush timelines and changing priorities.
  
  

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• This is a hands-on role focused on managing and coordinating prototype manufacturing.
• Work closely with product managers and observe the device manufacturing process.
• Manage prototype manufacturing and external vendors.
• Handle the logistics and management of thousands of parts.
  
  

Key Requirements (Non-Negotiables)

• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Direct hardware-focused experience.
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
  
  

About Us

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields, including AI, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we’ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.