Project Engineer - Entry Level

About the role

Janicki Industries is a private, family‑owned business with facilities in Washington State and Layton, Utah. The Layton facility specializes in machining large, complex carbon‑fiber composite and aluminum structures for aerospace and space‑exploration markets, including advanced fighters, bombers, rockets, and space vehicles. The company is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the on‑site team in Layton, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Support concurrent engineering by developing manufacturing plans, schedules, and quality plans.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents, and reports.
• Review customer purchase orders, contracts, and change requests to ensure criteria and provisions are met.
• Complete Inspection Plans in coordination with Project Planning and Project Management.
• Verify compliance with codes, standards, and customer contracts.
• Perform in‑process and final inspections on customer‑ordered projects as needed.
• Organize and monitor corrective actions; assist in evaluating root causes and developing corrective action plans.
• Comply with Safety, 5S, AS9100, and Nadcap standards and practices.
• Develop detailed Production Build Plan packages based on customer specifications and engineering drawings.
• Maintain awareness of project schedules throughout the value stream to meet key deadlines.
• Facilitate communication with Program Management, Operations, QA, and HR.
• Assist in executing project plans, including work order creation, material procurement, schedule and budget preparation, and other project activities.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior, work well under pressure, meet multiple deadlines, and maintain good attendance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status (required by ITAR and EAR regulations).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to lead a team of engineers on complex manufacturing objectives.
• Experience with CATIA, NX, or equivalent CAD software (a plus).
• Proficiency with SAP ERP software (preferred).
• Experience in complex machining within a manufacturing environment or on aerospace projects (preferred).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong focus, self‑motivation, initiative, and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.

Pay

Salary range: $83,000 – $105,000 base, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, and additional pay for off‑shift work. Compensation is based on experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions.
• Disability and Life/AD&D insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) with employer contributions.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and two floating holidays.
• Education reimbursement program.