Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer



Location: Mahwah, NJ



Type: Contract



Compensation: $60-$65.80/hr



Work Model: Hybrid-onsite and remote (4 days onsite)

Overview
The Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer independently leads engineering implementation activities for strategic capital and manufacturing projects from planning through qualification and release. The role coordinates technical integration across equipment, automation, manufacturing, quality, and facilities while ensuring solutions are successfully implemented into production.







Responsibilities:

• Key responsibilities include engineering execution, manufacturing integration, change control and documentation, qualification/release readiness and technical problem solving. The Senior Project Engineer partners closely with Project Managers, Equipment SMEs, Programmers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, reliable, and scalable manufacturing solutions.
• The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the technical execution of capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through production release. Working closely with Project Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external equipment suppliers, this role ensures projects are delivered on schedule while meeting safety, quality, and operational objectives.
• Support Project Managers in the execution of capital projects by coordinating project activities, tracking action items, and communicating with cross-functional teams. Attend project meetings, assist with equipment installations, FAT/SAT and validation activities, work with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues, and maintain project documentation. The role will involve spending time both in the office and on the manufacturing floor while learning the project lifecycle and progressively taking ownership of project tasks

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-4 years of engineering experience (internships and co-op experience considered).
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management certifications are a plus but not required.
• Strong Communication & Organizational Skills
• Strong Technical Aptitude & Willingness to Learn

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, engineering, or project-based work.
• Experience working in a team environment through school projects, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes, automation, or robotics.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Excel, or other project management tools.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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