Project Engineer II - Design

About the role

Pelican is seeking a Project Engineer II to join our team in South Deerfield, MA. This role involves designing and engineering custom foam cushioning systems and shock-isolated structures for high-value equipment, working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Turn customer challenges into engineered solutions
• Design and engineer custom foam cushioning systems and shock-isolated structures
• Define requirements, solve technical challenges, and deliver innovative solutions
• Lead projects from concept through production, ensuring designs meet performance, manufacturability, cost, and timeline objectives
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, New Product Development, Test Lab, Tooling, and Production teams to support successful product launches
• Develop testing requirements and validation plans to ensure products meet customer and industry standards
• Facilitate engineering reviews, project meetings, and status updates with both internal and external stakeholders
• Support manufacturing readiness, including material planning, scheduling, and production startup activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, new technologies, automation, and increased manufacturing capacity
• Contribute to innovation efforts, including identifying patentable concepts and novel engineering solutions
• Mentor team members and share technical knowledge to strengthen engineering capabilities across the organization
• Support the continued growth and development of Pelican's rotational molding and custom packaging businesses
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with ISO quality standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering or minimum of 7 years’ on-the-job experience in Rotational Molding plastic part design and/or processing
• Eligible to receive information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Background in Lean/Six Sigma, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Solid Edge/SAP preferred
• Moderate application skills and knowledge of plastic processing
• Adequate writing and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Good time and project management skills
• Ability to work with minimal direction

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to receive information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles
• Understanding of GD&T and FMEA
• Proficiency in Solid Edge/SAP

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off plans
• Holiday pay
• Extra vacation purchase opportunities
• 401k plan with immediate match
• Great Benefits including pet insurance, health savings account contribution, wellness discount program, global mental wellness program, quarterly employee celebration days, peer-to-peer recognition program, service recognition program, amazing employee discount program, and more