Engineering Journal Jobs in Summerfield, NC

About the Company

Orr Partners LLC is currently responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of a large aircraft manufacturing facility in Greensboro, NC. We are identifying and selecting top-tier Project Management talent to include as "Key Person" in our official response. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-profile pursuit. If selected, your credentials will be presented directly to the client to demonstrate our team’s capability to deliver this complex industrial initiative. Orr Partners has a proven track record of delivering award-winning projects, and we are seeking a team that can uphold this standard of excellence.

About the Role

In this position, you will serve as a lead overseeing the project's full lifecycle. The scope of work is comprehensive, covering design, permitting, and construction, and will require the planning and integration of tooling and equipment specific to aircraft manufacturing. You will act as the primary link between the client, the design team, and the general contractor, ensuring vital information exchange and inspiring project teams to achieve objectives. You will apply your expertise to mitigate risk, control costs, and ensure quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Technical Integration

• Lead and motivate project teams (Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Consultants) to achieve project goals.
• Manage the integration of complex manufacturing processes, including planning and installing aircraft tooling and industrial equipment.
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing expectations and ensuring the project aligns with their operational needs.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with peers and external partners involved in the project.

Financial & Contract Management

• Create, maintain, and manage comprehensive project budgets.
• Assist in developing and assembling procurement documents such as RFPs, RFQs, contracts, and exhibits.
• Review and approve invoices, pay applications, and change orders.

Schedule & Documentation

• Support the development and maintenance of master project schedules, ensuring integration between base building construction and equipment installation.
• Prepare and distribute detailed weekly reports, including meeting minutes and task lists.
• Document project progress through regular site photography and field reports.
• Establish and maintain organized electronic project files.

Operations

• Undertake necessary travel to project sites, government offices, and consultant meetings within the Greensboro area.
• Proactively seek guidance (Assistant PMs) or provide mentorship (Senior PMs) to facilitate professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex construction or development projects.
• Experience delivering on time and on budget across multiple 200,000 sq/ft turnkey builds in aviation, heavy industry, general manufacturing, and vehicle manufacturing.
• Technical: Demonstrated familiarity with Project Management methodologies and software, preferably Microsoft Project.
• Communication: Exhibits strong, positive energy and excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with a general contractor, engineering firm, or architecture firm.
• Strong people management and negotiation experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Orr Partners LLC is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Cost Analyst plays a key role in executing cost management strategies across the supply chain. The Cost Analyst supports cost roll-ups and detailed cost walks, proactively manages cost risks, and prepares both periodic and ad-hoc cost reports. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with an ability to help management make informed decisions, ensuring that financial targets are met, and strategic decisions are supported.

1. Prepare detailed monthly cost reports, providing in-depth analysis of cost changes, and identifying cost variances early. Implement proactive mitigation strategies to address discrepancies, ensuring financial objectives are met.
2. Develop and maintain cost forecast models to track and anticipate future expenses.
3. Communicate cost analysis findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
4. Stay up to date on industry trends and market conditions to inform procurement decisions.
5. Prepare should cost for a variety of aircraft costs
6. Lead cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction initiatives.
7. Identify and lead cost reduction initiatives.
8. Maintain accurate and organized records of cost data and contracts.
9. Continuously evaluate and improve processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
10. Collaborate with other departments, such as finance and operations, to ensure alignment of procurement goals and strategies.
11. Provide support and guidance to other team members on cost analysis and procurement strategies.
12. Discovers organizational gaps that increase costs and hinder greater productivity. Analyzes the company’s processes and suggests improvements.
13. Stays informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to maintain the company’s competitive edge as it relates to continuous improvement and cost.
14. Ensures compliance with procurement guidelines, company policies, and strategic company objectives.

1. Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited university with a focus in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration preferred.
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, cost management, or related roles.
3. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
4. Previous experience in a directly related procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or project management role within aviation/aerospace manufacturing industry is preferred, but not required.
5. Excellent writing ability with prior experience in presenting information to diverse audiences.
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Proficiency in SAP preferred.
7. Self-motivated nature with an ability to work independently with minimum supervision and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
8. Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with suppliers and all levels of company personnel.
9. Strong organizational skills with an ability to clearly and concisely present data

1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise, heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
3. Ability to work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State and Federal regulations, etc.).
4. Ability to read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
5. Ability to comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
6. Ability to effectively communicate in Business English language.
7. Ability to pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

 About this Position: 

The PE Procurement Unit Lead provides direct procurement support to AHM North Carolina Manufacturing Division by supervising and leading a procurement team to establish New Model cost/sourcing, to manage Mass Production cost/sourcing, and to execute business strategies with other AHM Powersports functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Distribute work as required to ensure timely completion of duties and deliverables. Lead the team to balance priorities, negotiate with suppliers, analyze cost quotations/fluctuations, judge supplier competitiveness, and realize business plan objectives.
• Evaluate maker layout proposals to ensure readiness for final approval. Lead creation and implementation of sourcing and cost reduction strategies by defining actionable steps to the team and bridging gaps with other areas of the business to drive support and execution. Escalate issues and report progress to Management as needed.
• Ensure the team is collaborating frequently to create an environment of strong communication and strive to develop smooth workflows. Promote strong internal and external relationships among suppliers and across SEDB.
• Reinforce best practices within the team. Identify and pursue opportunities to positively impact business characteristics. Apply and optimize changes through PDCA.
• Manage associate performance and career development through annual review process with input from Department Lead. Utilize hiring processes to identify & select candidates for sustaining target headcount level. Manage onboarding and training needs of associates.
• Contribute to quarterly budget reports for piece costs, investments, raw material adjustments, supplier pricing requests, and any other appreciable cost factors. Support AHM monthly CPU cost roll-up accuracy by verifying validity of cost variances.
• Assist Department Lead in discussions related to resource planning, equipment needs, associate matters, and project responsibilities.
• Substitute for the Department Lead occasionally with management responsibilities related to procurement, travel approvals, timekeeping, and/or facility access to prevent disruptions of business operations.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• 15+ years relevant experience is necessary, preferably in Powersports or Automotive field.
• 5+ Years supervisory/project leadership in a similar organization
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short / medium timescales within the overall policy framework (3-6 year planning horizon).

Required Education:

• BS Industrial, mechanical, process engineering or equivalent job experience

Desired skills:

• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiarity with Ariba, SAP or major ERP system(s), with catalog administration knowledge.
• Ability to operate with high level of confidentiality
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• General knowledge of cost, budget and/or financial information management, gap analyses
• Strong analytical skills (logical thought process, reasonability, timeliness)
• Time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills (logical thought process, reasonability, timeliness)
• Effective negotiation skills and the ability to summarize key issues for management review
• Knowledge of Powersports market desired
• Competent in understanding product development schedules

Additional Position Factors:

• Travel: Average of 1-3 times quarterly. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.Physical:
• Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending.Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting.
• May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
• Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
• Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Now Hiring: Electrical Assistant Project Manager

Department: Project Management

Reports To: Project Manager

Locations: Greensboro/Raleigh/Charlotte

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Electrical Assistant Project Manager to support our Project Management team. This role plays a critical part in coordinating field activities, maintaining project documentation, assisting with estimating, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Assistant Project Manager works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, field teams, and clients to help manage project planning, scheduling, purchasing, change orders, and documentation. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and scheduling project activities
• Support budgeting, purchasing control, profit projections, and change order processing
• Maintain accurate project documentation and file management
• Coordinate material requirements to ensure timely delivery to job sites
• Assist with project estimates and proposal preparation
• Participate in job planning meetings, progress meetings, and site visits
• Support development of project pre-qualification materials
• Provide administrative and office support as needed
• Communicate project updates, issues, or changes to the Project Manager in a timely manner
• Travel to job sites or other company locations as required

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn and effectively use project management software
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience maintaining confidential and detailed records
• Team-oriented with professional communication skills

Education & Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Four-year electrical apprenticeship graduate
• OR five (5) years of field-related experience in commercial/industrial electrical construction
• Extensive administrative experience, preferably in construction or service industry

If you are looking to grow your career in a collaborative and team-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

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We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineering Technician

Job Location: Liberty, NC

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

• The role involves testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment and systems, including circuits, relay logic, wiring, motors, servo drives, and various electronic components.
• The individual will support machine integration into production, ensure equipment safety, perform technical documentation, and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to support engineering projects and production trials.

Requirement/Must Have:

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or experience with equipment installation and debugging.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial setting.
• Technical experience with PLC programming, including reading, writing, and modifying logic.
• Technical experience with servo motion controllers.
• Technical experience with relay logic, wiring, and troubleshooting.
• Technical experience with robotics, including programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with hydraulic or pneumatic troubleshooting and schematic reading.
• Availability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and during shutdowns.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Experience:

• Experience in equipment testing, repair, and integration.
• Experience supporting machine production trials.
• Experience developing and maintaining schedules for assigned work areas or projects.

Responsibilities:

• Test and repair electrical equipment and systems.
• Write, program, troubleshoot, modify, and repair PLCs, robotics, cameras, and other electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair safety systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and machine components.
• Plan and execute machine integration into mass production.
• Perform administrative documentation of work performed.
• Problem-solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Develop detailed schedules for work areas or projects.
• Participate in engineering project planning.
• Support machine production trials at vendor sites.
• Certify equipment safety per applicable standards through safety integrity checks.

Should Have:

• Ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Skills:

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Qualification And Education:

• Technical associate degree or higher preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with production processes, including standardized work and job instruction sheets.
• Experience analyzing quality data from multiple sources.
• Experience with new plant or facility startup preferred.
• Experience in high-volume production environments is a plus.

Senior Design Engineer responsible for the conceptual design and production engineering of Aircraft Flight Control Mechanical Systems. The candidate will be responsible for conceptual layout, detailed design, hands on aircraft production support, in-service design support for mechanical and electromechanical aspects of the aircraft flight control system. Candidate to have future capability of becoming a FAA DER.

1. Generate 3D Models and Drawings utilizing CATIA Version 5.
2. Perform trade studies for the mechanical systems team to identify optimal engineering solution.
3. Utilize drafting and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge to optimize part design for cost and functionality.
4. Perform clean sheet mechanical systems layouts.
5. Implement industry’s best engineering practices (design for manufacturing, design for reliability and design for maintainability).
6. Implement design solutions optimized for cost and weight.
7. Participate in design reviews with management, external and internal customers.
8. Perform kinematic studies and system performance analysis for mechanical and electromechanical mechanisms.
9. Perform mechanical system architecture development and verify through the use of modeling and simulation tools.
10. Review and analysis of flight test data.
11. Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team to resolve cross-functional issues.
12. Generate qualification test plans and reports.
13. Generate system test plans, perform testing, analyze results and prepare reports.
14. Manages task execution to ensure on-time and on-target completion.
15. Searches for problem root cause and develop corrective action plans and solutions.
16. Investigate and disposition production line build issues. Must have a working knowledge with Material Review Board processes.
17. The candidate must have the ability to deliver technical presentations effectively to a diverse and demanding audience.

1. Proficient in use of CATIA Version 5.
2. Proficient in use of Kinematic function within CATIA Version 5.
3. Advanced knowledge of drafting rules.
4. Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
6. Functional knowledge of Team Center of similar Product Life Cycle tools.
7. Familiar with FAR Part 23 or Part 25.
8. Familiar with RTCA DO-160 Environmental Qualification Testing.
9. Familiar with Systems Engineering in accordance with ARP4754 and ARP4761.
10. Familiar with Rationale DOORS Requirements Management Software.
11. Functional knowledge of SAP.

1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
4. Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
5. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
6. Effectively communicate in Business English language.
7. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Stress Engineer with a robust background in the analysis, certification, and testing of both composite and metallic primary structures. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts effectively.

• Experience with stress analysis of composite primary structures (experience with metallic structures is highly desirable).
• Conduct detailed stress analysis using both classical hand calculation methods (e.g., Bruhn, Peery, Roark, ESDU) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
• Prepare and author certification stress reports; collaborate with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs).
• Support and interpret structural testing activities.
• Clearly communicate and justify analysis methods, assumptions, and results to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering required.
• FAA DER certification (14 CFR Part 23/25) is a significant plus but not required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Expertise in Finite Element Analysis tools such as NASTRAN and FEMAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with 3D solid modeling using CATIA V5—ability to manipulate and extract data from models.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic (VB), or MATLAB is a strong plus.

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
• Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
• Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
• Effectively communicate in Business English language.
• Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
• Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology”