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Reports to:   Director of Engineering          Department: Engineering
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Position Summary
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.
Essential 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:
o   Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
o   Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
o   Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
o   Thermal Analysis
o   Fatigue and Stress Analysis
o   Design of Experiments (DOE)
o   Root Cause Analysis
o   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:
o   Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
o   Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R)
o   Risk Assessments
o   Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
o   Design for Assembly (DFA)
o   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:
o   Manufacturing Engineering
o   Quality Engineering
o   Operations
o   Procurement
o   Suppliers
o   Customers
o   Sales and Marketing
o   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.
Qualifications
Required
•   Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
•   Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
•   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.
Preferred
•   Experience with valves, pressure systems, fluid handling products, automotive components, or industrial products.
•   Experience with die cast, machined, molded, and assembled products.
•   Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project leadership experience.
•   Experience with supplier development and manufacturing launch activities.
•   Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and design controls.
Success Factors
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
•   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.
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