Project Engineer

Project EngineerThe Project Engineer role serves as a key technical and business partner within the Product Management organization, supporting the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of Barksdale's valve product portfolio. This role bridges engineering, product management, sales, operations, and customers by providing technical expertise, managing product-related projects, evaluating customer applications, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with business acumen to identify customer needs, develop technical solutions, support product strategy, and lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation. This position plays an important role in new product development, product rationalization, obsolescence management, application engineering, and customer-facing technical support as he/she works in collaboration with cross-functional teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, and Sales & Marketing) to ensure successful outcomes.Primary ResponsibilitiesProduct and Project Management SupportParticipate and oversee, as needed, activities related to bill of materials (BOM) creation, product costing, and product change requests (PCR)Lead smaller engineering projects from concept through completion, focusing on mechanical and electrical systems; providing regular status updates (daily, weekly, monthly) to stakeholdersSupport product replacement and obsolescence projects to support 80/20 initiativesSupport the Product Management team with data analysis and market research to guide product strategy and identify growth opportunitiesTrack and report progress for designated projects / activities in regular team meetingsEngineering and Operations SupportGather technical requirements for new opportunities by engaging directly with customers and sales teams, including occasional on-site visits to observe applicationsEvaluate customer technical requirements through Barksdale's product offering lensBe able to analyze product performance data to ensure reliability and specification complianceWork closely with the quality team to address customer concerns and ensure that resolutionCollaborate with engineering teams to perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and validate prototypes using CAD tools and electrical schematicsTechnical Sales & Customer SupportRespond promptly and thoroughly to customer inquiries via phone and email for designated product linesMaintain strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical components, industrial applications, and manufacturing processesTranslate customer specifications into mechanical/electrical design requirements and coordinate prototype testing under real-world service conditionsDevelop technical and business documentationDeliver technical presentations and host educational sessions focused on engineering performance and product differentiationEvaluate technologies and solutions for new or modified products, developing engineering concepts and recommendations for customer reviewSupport product documentation requirements as neededEssential Qualifications / Experience:Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (BSME/BSEE) with 1-2 years of relevant experience (in engineering, project management, and/or product development)Familiarity with project management practices, new product development processes, and technical product/application developmentKnowledge of manufacturing processes, material properties, and industrial standardsUnderstanding of industrial marketing, sales principles, and customer engagementAbility to work collaboratively within cross-functional teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective written and verbal communication across diverse stakeholders.Ability to deliver clear and engaging presentationsProficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); strong excel skills is a mustTechnical aptitude combined with sound business judgmentProficiency with engineering tools such as CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) or electrical design tools (Altium, MATLAB) – a plusAbility to travel to meet customers for training, technical discussions and business developmentSalary range: $75,000 to $90,000.This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.