Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Huntersville, NC

Full Time | On Site

Industry: Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

This position is supporting a rapidly growing aerospace manufacturer that produces mission critical components for propulsion and advanced defense applications. They are looking for a Project Engineer who can take full technical ownership of complex hardware and drive programs from concept through production.

This is an opportunity to work hands on with high precision aerospace parts, collaborate with technicians and engineers, and lead manufacturing process development for assemblies that support national security missions.

What You’ll Do

• Own the technical lifecycle of assigned customer hardware

• Design and develop manufacturing processes and tooling

• Partner with engineering, production, and program teams to execute projects

• Create and manage configuration-controlled documents

• Integrate schedules and process requirements into the ERP system

• Lead process improvements, validations, and technical reviews

• Coordinate material needs and communicate requirements to purchasing

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar

• 3 to 7 years of project or manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or defense

• Experience with precision machining, tooling design, or propulsion hardware

• Proficiency with CAD software like SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA

• Strong organization, documentation, and analytical skills

• Ability to lead medium to large engineering projects

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to rocket propulsion components or composite/thermal materials

• Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality systems

• Knowledge of process validation and configuration management

This is a great role for someone excited by hands on engineering, complex hardware, and ownership of meaningful aerospace programs.