2 days ago
Project Manager I
Keystone Recruitment
Hybrid
Full Time
$145,600
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleProject Manager I
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$145,600
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager I to support Vendor Management & Prototype Manufacturing Operations. This hands-on role focuses on coordinating outsourced prototype work, managing vendor communications, supporting production scheduling, and ensuring timely fulfillment of hardware deliverables.
The position is ideal for professionals with early-career experience in manufacturing operations, prototype shops, or supply chain coordination who thrive in fast-paced hardware environments with tight production timelines.
This role is fully onsite and involves direct interaction with hardware components and shop-floor processes.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Management & Prototype Outsourcing
- Process purchase orders and track outsourced prototype production status
- Coordinate with external manufacturing vendors (CNC machining, 3D printing)
- Communicate technical drawings and specifications to vendors
- Monitor delivery timelines and follow up on order status
- Assist with vendor performance tracking and documentation
Quality Inspection & Technical Verification
- Inspect incoming prototype parts against technical specifications
- Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify tolerances and dimensions
- Identify and escalate quality or specification deviations
- Maintain inspection logs and quality documentation
Work Management & Fulfillment
- Coordinate shipping logistics for prototype components
- Manage inbound/outbound materials for external vendors
- Track thousands of parts across concurrent prototype projects
- Maintain accurate project records in tracking systems and spreadsheets
- Support rapid prototyping timelines with shifting priorities
Required Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing operations, prototype environments, supply chain coordination, or technical vendor management
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and basic GD&T callouts
- Hands-on experience using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and order tracking systems
- Comfortable working in a shop-floor environment
- Ability to lift packages up to 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in CNC machining, prototype manufacturing, or job shop environments
- Familiarity with machining processes (milling, turning, grinding)
- Exposure to 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS)
- Experience with ERP or manufacturing job tracking software
- Understanding of packaging and shipping requirements for precision parts
- Experience supporting rapid prototyping programs with compressed timelines
Work Environment
Onsite role (Sunnyvale, CA)
Shop-floor and manufacturing environment
Collaborative work with hardware product teams and external vendors
Key skills/competency
- Vendor Management
- Prototype Manufacturing
- Quality Inspection
- Production Scheduling
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Technical Drawings
- GD&T
- Measurement Tools
- Project Coordination
- Logistics Management
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Project Manager I: Highlight experience in manufacturing operations, vendor management, and technical verification relevant to prototype production.
- Showcase hands-on technical skills: Emphasize practical experience with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and familiarity with shop-floor environments.
- Prepare for manufacturing process questions: Be ready to discuss prototype processes, GD&T, CNC machining, and supply chain coordination.
- Demonstrate strong communication and coordination: Highlight your ability to manage external vendors and internal teams effectively to meet production timelines.
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