Manufacturing Project Manager

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the execution of a Battery Pack Build at a vendor facility in China. This role is critical to ensuring successful planning and execution of production run. The Project Manager will act as an on-site representative, coordinating across multiple internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure readiness, quality, and timely delivery. The 1st half of the assignment will be based between Newark & Phoenix. The 2nd half, travel internationally to China will be required.

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional planning activities with teams including Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supplier Industrialization, Supply Chain, Validation, and Operations. They will develop and maintain integrated project timelines aligned with program launch milestones and ensure readiness of all components, tooling, and logistics for the vendor build event. This individual will serve as the primary liaison at the vendor’s facility for the duration of the build, monitoring daily production activities to ensure adherence to quality standards and build specifications. They will coordinate with the vendor and logistics providers for inbound material flow and outbound shipments to the factory, validate deployment of inventory systems at the vendor site, and support setup and ramp-up activities including coordination of resources on-site.

The role requires strong risk management and reporting capabilities, including identifying and mitigating risks related to timing, quality, and logistics, providing continuous status updates to leadership, and supporting Production Validation and Quality Verification activities prior to shipment. The Project Manager will facilitate alignment between internal teams and the vendor’s operations, ensure compliance with homologation and salability requirements, and act as a key point of contact for all operational issues during the build.

· Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, with PMP certification preferred.

· They should have at least eight years of project management experience in automotive manufacturing, a proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects in a global environment, and experience with China-based manufacturing operations and vendor management.

· Business fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.

· Strong leadership and communication skills, deep understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and supply chain logistics are essential.

· The position requires willingness to be on-site in China for the duration of the build and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing competing priorities.

· Preferred experience includes familiarity with battery pack assembly, validation processes, automotive homologation requirements, and prior work with assembly equipment integrators. Why Join eShocan? Our Comprehensive Benefits Package:

We are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits, effective on the first day of the month following their start date, unless otherwise noted.

• Medical Insurance: We offer three comprehensive medical plans through United Healthcare, all of which provide 100% coverage for preventive care and are zero-cost for employee-only coverage.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: We offer multiple dental and vision plans to meet your needs, with some plans available at zero cost for employee-only coverage.
• 401(k) Plan: You can participate in our 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility. eShocan provides a 3% employer match, with a vesting period of three years.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): You will begin accruing 80 hours of PTO per year immediately upon your date of hire.
• Employer-Paid Benefits: We provide 100% employer-paid Group Term Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Sponsorship & Relocation: We will sponsor work-related visas for foreign nationals in certain circumstances and assist with the process of filing for Permanent Residency as needed.

Ready to apply your expertise to power the future of mobile applications? Apply today and become a part of the eShocan team!

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person