Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop concept designs, analyses, and cost/timing estimates for proposals.
• Establish performance targets aligned with customer requirements.
• Perform feasibility assessments and system trade studies.
• Present technical data, progress, and schedules to customers.
• Communicate project status and next steps to cross functional teams.
• Select components/sub systems based on performance, cost, and quality criteria.
• Design and conduct testing to confirm product performance.
• Develop and validate corrective actions based on test results.
• Collaborate with prototype and production manufacturing teams.
• Create designs optimized for manufacturing and assembly; support supplier/manufacturing changes.
• Prepare technical data packages including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and assembly/installation procedures.
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, and compliance with company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5-7 years of engineering experience managing multiple projects or customers.
• Knowledge of suspension systems for heavy commercial and/or defense vehicles.
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and detail-oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience using SolidWorks and/or Pro E CAD systems and FEA tools.

Qualifications

• Suspension design experience for military wheeled or tracked vehicles.
• Experience with high pressure hydraulics, seals, valves, and structural components.
• Stress analysis skills; knowledge of materials, heat treatments, finishes, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with damping valve tuning for ride and handling performance.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or Creo CAD systems and FEA tools.