Project Engineer

Location: LOC3344: 7-8/F, Building N1, Fusion New Bund, No. 8, Lane 131, New Bund Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, China

Remote Type: On-Site

Time Type: Full time

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Location: Shanghai (Qiantan)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr Assoc, Project Engineer to lead Sch B initiatives, managing projects end-to-end across the full lifecycle. The ideal candidate is schedule and data driven, capable of calculating monthly actual savings, validating estimations, and managing design changes, prototype testing, DFMEA/PFMEA, PPAP, and cross-functional communication. The role also requires strong cost model ownership and the ability to perform project-level CBA, including NPV and IRR analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Sch B projects end-to-end, from opportunity identification to design implementation.
• Manage project scope, lead design changes, and coordinate prototype builds and testing;
• Communicate with cross-functional teams on inventory exhaustion, backlog conversion, and new design ramp-up;
• Drive DFMEA and PFMEA reviews to ensure design robustness and manufacturability;
• Support and coordinate PPAP activities with cross-functional teams;
• Calculate monthly actual savings and validate latest estimations (LE) based on historical data and functional team inputs;
• Maintain and update SQL data base for Sch B project management  
• Systematically upload and manage Sch B data for transparency and accuracy;
• Coordinate engineering teams to identify new Sch B opportunities via benchmarking, BOM studies, and should-cost analysis;
• Own and maintain critical cost models, ensuring accuracy and timely updates;
• Conduct project-level cost-benefit analysis (CBA), including NPV and IRR analysis;
• Continuously optimize processes to improve efficiency and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, or related fields;
• 3–5 years of  project management experience with end-to-end ownership;
• Strong numerical sensitivity with excellent data analysis and system thinking skills.
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, design changes, and product verification;
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and product development lifecycle;
• Excellent English communication skills(CET-6), capable of global coordination;
• Advanced Excel skills and awareness of AI tools for analysis and automation;
• Proficient in MS Project, MS Office; PPM tool experience is a plus;
• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred;
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and teamwork capabilities.

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