Project Engineer - Consumer Electronics (Odm/Jdm), Kansas City

Location:
Kansas City, MO, On-site
Industry:
Consumer & Commercial Electronics / Wireless Communications
Compensation:
Up to $100,000 Base Salary + Benefits
Company Size:
Mid-sized
Headquarters:
Kansas City, Missouri
What They Do:
Our client is a legendary, pioneering brand in wireless communications.
They design, manufacture, and distribute high-performance communication ecosystems, including GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) two-way radios, CB radios, marine radios, and emergency/weather-alert radio systems.
Their products are the industry standard for off-road enthusiasts, overlanders, campers, farmers, and emergency response teams across North America.
About the Opportunity:
Our client is seeking a
Project Engineer
to serve as the ultimate technical owner for upcoming product lines built by their global manufacturing partners.
If you are a "T-shaped" engineer who loves bridging the gap between high-level hardware/firmware requirements and low-level factory floor troubleshooting (oscilloscopes, debug logs, RF concepts), this role offers true end-to-end architectural ownership from concept to retail launch.
Key Responsibilities:
Global Partner Interface:
Act as the primary technical interface to our global factory partners (ODM/JDM) during new product development, ensuring features are engineered on time and to exact specifications.
Requirements Ownership:
Decompose complex product features into measurable engineering requirements, UI flows (screens, LEDs, haptics, audio), and testable acceptance criteria.
HW/FW Integration & Diagnostics:
Triage and debug lab, field, and factory issues using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and debug logs.
Compliance & Certification:
Coordinate test strategies and manage pre-compliance workflows for wireless and electronic products (FCC/IC/CE, UL, Bluetooth SIG).
NPI to Production:
Ensure incoming factory prototypes meet strict design requirements and deliver production-ready documentation (user guides, service specs).
What You Bring (Required):
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering (with 3–7 years of electronics experience)
OR
an Associate Degree/Tech Certification (with 10+ years of complex electronics experience).
ODM/JDM Management:
Proven track record of managing manufacturer-designed programs end-to-end.
Technical Stack:
Strong background in hardware/firmware integration, microcontrollers, and electrical/mechanical testing workflows.
Global Drive:
Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills with the ability to drive accountability with international partners without direct authority.
Bonus Points for:
Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory, wireless operation, or IoT/Bluetooth communication protocol.
Exposure to factory processes (ICT, FPVT, OBA) and reliability methods (HALT/HASS).
Mandarin language proficiency.
Ability to travel internationally to Asia 1–3 times per year.