Project Engineer – Consumer Electronics (ODM/JDM)

Location: Kansas City, MO, On-siteIndustry: Consumer & Commercial Electronics / Wireless CommunicationsCompensation: Up to $100,000 Base Salary + BenefitsCompany Size: Mid-sizedHeadquarters: 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.