Project Engineer

About the role

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, validation, and launch of new products while managing cross-functional projects from concept through production. This position combines strong engineering design capabilities with project management leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality products that meet customer, regulatory, manufacturing, and business requirements. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in mechanical product design, engineering analysis, new product development, and project leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Product Design & Development: Lead the design and development of medium to complex products from concept through production launch; create and review engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation; develop products such as valves, fluid handling components, electromechanical devices, automotive components, industrial equipment, or other engineered products; apply engineering principles to solve technical challenges involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost; conduct engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions; utilize analytical tools including FEA, CFD, Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Fatigue and Stress Analysis, DOE, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis and Validation Methods; lead prototype development, testing, validation, and design refinement activities; support manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams during product launch and production.
• New Product Development: Lead projects through a structured New Product Development (NPD) process; facilitate design reviews and technical reviews throughout development; develop and maintain DFMEA, DVP&R, Risk Assessments, DFM, DFA, Product Validation Plans; ensure designs comply with applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements; identify technical risks early and develop mitigation plans.
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional project teams from concept through production implementation; develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action item lists; utilize project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent software; facilitate project meetings and communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership; drive accountability and timely completion of project deliverables; manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities and resources.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Suppliers, Customers, Sales and Marketing, Executive Leadership; coordinate supplier development activities related to new product launches; support customer meetings, technical presentations, and product demonstrations as required; mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering projects from concept through production launch.
• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools including FEA and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with structured New Product Development processes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Skills

• Strong technical design capability.
• Excellent project planning and execution skills.
• Effective communication and leadership.
• Ability to drive projects to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Benefits

• 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance