Project Engineer (Direct Hire)
Lebanon, OH
Job Requisition: 7484
Description for Project Engineer:
The Project Engineer will support the Specialty Products Group by estimating work, launching new projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, collaboration with customers, and the ability to manage project execution from concept to production. The Project Engineer will play a key role in manufacturability improvements, cost control, and operational readiness for new product introductions.
Responsibilities for Project Engineer:
- Interface with customers to gather project requirements, resolve open tasks, and provide project updates.
- Perform estimating work to support quoting of new projects.
- Enter and manage accurate data in the ERP system, including routings and bill of materials.
- Complete required project documentation (process maps, layouts, SOPs, etc.).
- Support the design and engineering of new fixturing and work holdings.
- Order consumables as required to support ongoing projects.
- Develop and improve testing procedures to ensure quality standards.
- Support built-in quality initiatives across projects.
- Collaborate with engineering and customers to improve manufacturability of parts.
- Communicate and escalate trends, issues, or concerns as needed.
- Monitor gross margin variance reporting and drive corrective actions.
- Lead cross-functional operational readiness processes for New Project Introductions
- Track and oversee open tasks to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
- Generate reports to provide clear visibility and accountability.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements for Project Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Knowledge of capital project management.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining and weld processes.
- Experience with Vertical Mills, Machining Centers, and Lathe equipment.
- Fixture design experience preferred.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles with proven ability to implement improvements.
- Ability to read and interpret part drawings, and implement changes to improve manufacturability.
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office.
Nice to Have:
- Welding manufacturing knowledge
- Fixture design experience preferred.
