Project Engineer

The Project Engineer plays a key role in helping the department achieve its strategic goals. This position leads cross‑functional teams to successfully launch and manage large-scale programs, ensuring all deliverables meet customer expectations, hit measurable targets, and align with company objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams through all stages of new program development, integration, and execution—delivering on time and within budget.

• Assign tasks, organize sub-teams, and oversee day‑to‑day project activities.

• Maintain accountability for program parts after handoff to Operations, providing troubleshooting and guidance as needed.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Specifying, developing, validating, and installing new equipment and tooling

• Creating and maintaining FMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams

• Designing parts, fixtures, and layouts; producing CAD/CAM drawings; supporting CMM operations

• Applying appropriate GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups

• Selecting proper materials and managing outside processes

Program Tracking & Communication

• Maintain accurate program status reports, tracking technical performance, schedules, financials, and customer commitments.

• Identify risks, recommend solutions, and take corrective actions as needed.

• Participate in production and program status meetings, reporting updates clearly and effectively.

• Lead customer communication, including negotiation and ongoing relationship management.

• Identify and present new business opportunities with existing customers to company leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5–10 years of proven program or project management experience in an advanced manufacturing environment.

• Experience in metalworking and CNC machining strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Contract manufacturing

• Special processing (heat treat, anodize, plating, etc.)

• Manufacturing operations and technical theory

• Machining theory, methods, and verification techniques

• Financial management concepts (cost/benefit, value analysis)

• Procurement and waste‑reduction practices

Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills

• Candidates must be eligible for access to ITAR-controlled items and materials. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency required