Company Description
Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.
Let’s make.
Overview
We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.
At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.
So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.
Let’s make.
Job Description
General Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to join our team. This role requires a strong technical background in mechanical engineering and proven project management skills to lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions while managing cross-functional teams, timelines, and budgets.
Essential Duties:
- Lead projects through all phases, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
- Collaborate with ODMs on project’s deliverables and come up with Risk mitigation plan to avoid project scope, schedule and cost creep
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, and vendors.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver regular project updates to stakeholders, including reports and presentations.
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Collaboration and Leadership
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, promoting innovation and efficiency within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years in a technical project management role.
- Understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of successful team collaboration.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of Chinese will be considered an advantage
Preferred
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., ASME, ISO).
Additional Information
What to Do Next: Please attach your resume including links to your Github and website where applicable. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!
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What We Do
At Cricut, we believe that we’re all born makers. When we built our first cutting machine, we saw the potential for a simple yet powerful tool to completely transform the way people craft, design, and DIY. Since then, we continue to innovate with new machines, platforms, materials, and tools, but that’s just what we do. Who we are is a bustling worldwide community, a means for connection, and an outlet for unbridled creativity. Join us as we place the power of handmade into the hands of ALL.