Project Engineer (Engineering Project & Team Leadership)

Description Maxxima is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering projects, guide technical talent, and support product development across our residential (MaxximaStyle) and heavy-duty transportation (Maxxima) LED lighting and electrical product divisions.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining hands-on technical knowledge with project leadership. Working closely with the Senior Project Engineer, company leadership, and cross-functional teams, you will oversee project execution, establish priorities, coordinate resources, develop engineering talent, and help bring products from concept through production.

We are looking for a strong communicator and problem-solver who takes ownership, keeps projects moving, and can effectively coordinate people, priorities, and deadlines.

Location: Hauppauge, NY | On-site Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (occasional early-morning or evening calls to accommodate China and Taiwan business hours) Travel: Occasional international travel to supplier facilities may be required Salary Range: $95,000–$115,000/yr.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership responsibility with the opportunity to develop and guide an engineering team
• Exposure to two distinct product divisions and a diverse range of engineering projects
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional departments
• Opportunity to influence product development from concept through production

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Project & Team Leadership: Lead projects from concept through production; establish priorities, delegate assignments, coordinate resources, resolve roadblocks, and oversee the performance and development of engineers and technicians.
• Cross-Functional Project Execution: Partner with the Senior Project Engineer across residential and heavy-duty transportation divisions, coordinating with Customer Service, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing, Import, Sales, and Warehouse on product development, purchasing, launches, inventory, production, and customer support
• Project Reporting & Communication: Keep leadership, customers, suppliers, and internal teams informed of project status, timelines, engineering changes, risks, delays, and resource needs.
• Supplier & Project Coordination: Coordinate with overseas suppliers, particularly in China and Taiwan, on product samples, quotations, engineering changes, shipments, technical issues, and project timelines
• Product Development & Technical Support: Coordinate product development, evaluations, and testing; troubleshoot technical issues, investigate returned products, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement
• ISO 9001, Training & Documentation: Maintain engineering training records, onboarding materials, controlled documentation, and engineering change records; support ISO 9001 audits, compliance, and corrective actions

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of engineering experience in product development, manufacturing, or production, including experience leading engineering projects and supervising, managing, or coordinating technical personnel
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, customers, and overseas suppliers, preferably in the Asia-Pacific region
• Ability to prepare project reports, communicate risks, and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated ability to delegate work, prioritize competing demands, monitor progress, provide feedback, and support employee development and accountability
• Experience with electrical product development, testing, troubleshooting, and design evaluation; ability to read electrical schematics
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, quality systems, engineering documentation, and change control
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with residential lighting, automotive, commercial vehicle, or heavy-duty transportation products
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 audits, training records, and corrective actions
• Familiarity with UL, SAE, DOT, FMVSS 108, photometric testing, and IP ratings
• Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, or 8D problem-solving
• Working knowledge of C or Python and tools such as Altium, MPLAB, LabVIEW, FileMaker Pro, or Asana

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid time off plus a company-sponsored volunteer day
• Highly subsidized medical coverage with concierge service
• Dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance
• Company-sponsored basic life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Optional pet and legal insurance
• Company events and employee engagement activities

Ready to make an impact? Bring your engineering expertise and leadership to a growing team. Lead projects, develop talent, and help bring innovative products from concept to successful launch while advancing Maxxima's continued growth.

Join Maxxima and become part of a collaborative team where your contributions are valued, your ideas are encouraged, and you have the opportunity to grow alongside an established, expanding company on Long Island, NY.

Maxxima is a division of Panor Corp. We are an equal opportunity employer. Panor Corp. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (including genetic predisposition), age, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other group protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, assignment of duties, benefits, promotion, discipline, harassment, training, compensation, leave of absence, layoff and termination.