About Us

Ultralife Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced power solutions, communications, and electronics systems. Serving customers in government & defense, medical, safety & security, energy, industrial, and robotics markets, we are strategically positioned across the Americas, Europe, and Asia to meet the needs of a worldwide customer base.

The Role

The Project Manager is primarily responsible for management of the new product development process (design, budget, schedule, documentation, customer interaction) and transition of new products to manufacturing. The Project Manager will lead and work alongside a cross-functional engineering team to ensure a successful design and transition to manufacturing of critical products, such as Lithium Ion batteries, chargers, and accessories.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish project schedules, budgets, quality plans (dfmea/pfmea, validation plans), and phase gate design reviews
Lead a cross-functional engineering team to develop new product designs, build and test prototypes, establish component supply base, and prepare documentation packages
Work with internal teams from engineering, manufacturing, testing, materials, finance, and quality
Ability to track and monitor progress vs. project plan and update management on a regular basis
Mitigate risks associated with plan to assure timelines are maintained
Strong initiative to be hands on to solve problems with design and schedule.
Good communication and customer management skills
Domestic and international travel as required
Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree required, Engineering major preferred
Minimum 5 year’s of project management experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of MS Project and MS Office
Experience leading teams as well as working and traveling domestically and/or internationally
Ability to work effectively with team members under limited supervision in order to meet challenging schedule, technical, and cost objectives
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical components
Excellent communication skills required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultralife Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR department at 315-332-7100.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.